Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum

Common Name(s): Arrowhead Plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Light green leaves with splashes of pink and dark green 
• Petioles (leaf stems) are white with pink spots
• Great option for a hanging basket or for use with a moss pole

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-80°F

 Humidity: Between 50% and 70%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: This plant will do well in regular potting soil, or more of an aroid specific/chunky mix.

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: Over time it can grow quite large (around 3-6 feet), however, it will grow more like a vine as it matures and not support itself as a free-standing plant.

Origin: Native to a wide region of Latin America - from Mexico to Bolivia.

Regional Locality: Tropical rainforests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Being tropical, this plant does great in the high moisture environment of a well-drained vivarium. It should be given bright indirect sunlight, or a grow light. It should be watered when the top inch or two of the soil starts to dry out. It is a pretty forgiving and resilient plant, great for beginners. 

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.