Arrowhead Plant, Syngonium Neon Robusta Including Care Guide

Arrowhead Plant Care Guide & Presentation

Pink Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium Neon Robusta)

LightMedium

Indoors: Add this one near a window in bright, indirect light. Outside: Position this one under a canopy of trees in a hanging basket or covered patio to enjoy the vining. Bring in when outside temperatures dip below 60° F.
WaterMedium

Use filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace them into the cache or decorative pot.
HumidityMedium

Add a pebble tray under the grower pot to add humidity to the air. Group with several plants to raise the humidity. Mist with filtered, nonchlorinated water.
Temperature 60 to 85

This plant likes warm, humid conditions to thrive.
Hardiness Zones9|10|11

Outside: Keep in full shade on a patio out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn where nights are above 60°F.
FertilizingMonthly

Apply at half-strength a balanced, liquid fertilizer especially formulated for indoor plants every month during the growing season between early spring and fall. A slow release fertilizer can be used as a top dressing instead of a liquid fertilizer.
Re-potting2 Years

When receiving the Syngonium "Neon Robusta" plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
CleaningMonthly

When watering your Syngonium 'Neon Robusta' it is an excellent time to trim off any browning, yellowing, or discolored leaves. Prune back the plant as they grow to encourage a bushier and fuller plant. Use these cuttings to propagate. Remove any debris from the soil and replenish if needed. To clean debris and dust off the leaves: Place the palm in a shower or tub. Fill a watering can with a shower spout with filtered, bottled, or water free of chlorine and fluoride. Shower the leaves, so each one is clear of dust and dirt. Let the water drain and replace your arrowhead plant in the decorative container.
PropagationCuttings

Take a young stem cutting between 4-6 inches long with leaves attached with sanitized pruners. Dip the cuttings in water, then in a rooting hormone. Use a pot with drainage. and place the stem 1-2 inches down into the damp, well-draining, moist potting soil mix and tamp down around the stem to secure. Place a clear plastic bag over the cutting to mimic a greenhouse and mist the bag. Set in bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting. Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish. After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to establish. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are secure. Remove the plastic bag and continue to keep the plant's soil damp until rooting has developed.

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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Pink Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium Neon Robusta)

Arrowhead Plant Care Guide & Presentation

LightMedium

WaterMedium

HumidityMedium

Temperature 60 to 85

Hardiness Zones9|10|11

FertilizingMonthly

Re-potting2 Years

CleaningMonthly

PropagationCuttings