Syngonium Neon Robusta: Overview

The Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon Robusta') is a bushy plant with shapely, elongated leaves. Each leaf resembles an arrowhead, giving the plant a unique look. The Neon Robusta Syngonium boasts unusual color; its pointed leaves are tinged with a blush of pink.

This beautiful tropical plant belongs to the Aroid family (Araceae) and is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It can grow outdoors as a porch plant in hardiness zones 9-11, as long as the night temperatures are above 60°F.

These plants need bright, indirect sunlight and are easy to grow indoors, even for novice gardeners. Syngoniums can grow into large plants with beautifully trailing vines up to 5-6 ft. long. Like many plants from the Aroid family, Syngonium Podophyllum is toxic to pets. The Arrowhead plant symbolizes prosperity in Feng Shui and is associated with career growth and self-development.

Other Syngonium Arrowhead plant varieties include the white-veined Syngomium White Butterfly and Syngomium Holly Bianco which is popular for its striking silvery white leaves.

Arrowhead Plant: Benefits

• Purifies indoor air by removing harmful toxins from the air
• A good luck plant in Feng Shui
• Striking plant with unusually shaped and patterned leaves
• It boosts humidity

Syngonium Podophyllum: Alternative Names

• Arrowhead Vine
• Nephthytis
• American Evergreen
• African Evergreen
• Arrowhead Philodendron

Arrowhead Plant Care Guide

The beautiful Syngonium Neon Robusta is low-maintenance and doesn’t require much experience to grow it. Nonetheless, some handy Arrowhead plant care tips can help you keep your plant flourishing:

Watering and Humidity

Water your Syngonium podophyllum or Arrowhead plant with filtered water, or let it sit for 24 hours before watering to ensure that any chemicals can evaporate. Water well and let it drain before placing your plant into its decorative pot. Your Pink Arrowhead plant will enjoy some additional humidity. You can place your plant on a pebble tray, mist it daily, or group it with other plants to increase humidity.

Light and Temperature

This exotic indoor plant requires plenty of indirect sunlight and will benefit from a spot next to a window. Direct sunlight can leave burns on your plant’s broad leaves. The Arrowhead plant grows best in temperatures from 60℉ to 85℉. In warmer climates, Neon Syngonium can thrive outdoors on your porch. Place it in partial shade, and bring it indoors when temperatures drop below 60°F.

Soil, Repotting, and Fertilizing

You don’t need to repot your Syngonium Neon Pink immediately after purchase. Wait until the start of the new growing season in spring or until the plant’s roots start growing out of the drainage holes, which indicates that it is getting rootbound. Use a well-draining potting mix with perlite for the best drainage. Feed your Syngonium plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Or use a slow-release fertilizer.

Propagation

You can propagate your Arrowhead plant from stem cuttings (about 6 inches long). Use rooting hormone before planting the cuttings in moist soil and cover them with a transparent plastic bag for increased humidity. When the roots develop within 8 weeks, remove the plastic bag. Ensure the soil is slightly damp.

Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues

Prune your Syngonium plant occasionally to encourage bushier growth. Remove any yellowing or browning leaves, and keep the soil clean. For the best possible Syngonium Neon Robusta care, shower your plant occasionally to wash the dust from its leaves. Spider mites often cause yellowing and curling leaves, so check your plant for pests regularly. If necessary, use an organic insecticide. Keep the humidity levels stable to prevent browning tips. Mushy, yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering.

Arrowhead Vine: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants

The Neon Pink Syngonium is a striking houseplant that will draw attention in any living space. Here are some ideas on displaying your Syngonium.

Best Locations & Uses

• Ideal plant for bedrooms and offices because it’s an excellent air purifier
• A great gift plant that symbolizes prosperity and good luck
• Perfect for plant lovers with no pets
• Suitable for growing as a porch plant in warmer climates 
• Perfect hanging plant for baskets when small in size

Companion Plants

Create a stunning indoor jungle by grouping your Arrowhead Vine with other plants that have similar growing requirements:

• Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum): A wonderful air purifier, the Peace Lily is one of the most popular easy-care, blooming houseplants, filling your home with beauty and divine aroma.  
• Blooming Superba Double Begonia (Begonia tuberosa): If you plan to grow your Syngonium outdoors, the Blooming Superba Double Begonia is the ideal flowering companion for it, complementing its rosy foliage with fascinating pink, cream, or red blooms.
• Ruby Rubber Tree Plant (Ficus robusta 'Ruby'): The magnificent Ruby Rubber Tree Plant is an indoor tree that can grow to 8 ft. tall when mature, displaying its variegated, rose-tinged foliage.

Alternative Plants

Because Syngonium Neon is highly toxic to pets, pet owners may want to choose a pet-friendly plant from the lovely choices below:

• Calathea Concinna "Freddie" (Calathea concinna 'Freddie'): A pet-safe, easy-care plant, the Calathea Concinna “Freddie” has lush, uniquely patterned striped leaves that can hardly leave a plant lover indifferent.
• Pink Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya): The adorable Pink Polka Dot Plant is compact, pet-friendly, and sports exciting leaves dotted with spots of bright pink!
• Heart Leaf Fern (Hemionitis arifolia): Charming and small, the Heart Leaf Fern is a moisture-loving epiphyte with leathery, heart-shaped leaves.

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