Ultimate SYNGONIUM (Arrowhead Vine) CARE Guide - Ep. 208

We're on a "care guide" roll here on 'Plant One On Me' and next up is the Syngonium-otherwise known as Arrowhead Vine. This is a common (and quite affordable plant), which is fairly easy to care for, but if you're in the dark about this plant-I share care tips, natural history, and more in this video.
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Classification
00:50 - Syngonium podophyllum distribution
02:11 - Syngonium (Arrowhead vine) morphology and growth
05:13 - Syngonium in hanging baskets
05:30 - Syngonium pruning
05:50 - Substrate for Syngonium and roots
07:00 - Syngonium toxicity
07:50 - Syngonium light
08:37 - Humidity
09:12 - Temperature
10:20 - Potting medium and watering
12:25 - Fertilizing
13:00 - Propagation and pruning
13:47 - Problems and pests with Syngonium
15:00 - Conclusion
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[@nikaime]

I have only one syngonium, a small but compact and healthy specimen. It is a "descendant" of a massive plant which my father grew in our living room back in the day. The clipping I got has changed households, offices and countries... My father passed away 19 years ago -- he was a real enthusiast when it came to plants and we used to say that if he stuck a pencil in the ground, it would end up blooming. Sometimes, I amuse myself with the thought that my dad can somehow see me garden and gets a real kick out of it. :) Thanks, Summer!

[@jodyann77]

I know this is nothing about the plants, but honey you have the most beautiful glowing skin that I have ever seen on KZbin! Could you PLEASE do a video about what you use on your skin to make it unbelievably gorgeous?! Sorry it's way off the topic, but I couldn't resist!

[@alfredmeneses5496]

I feel Sygnonium doesn’t get as much credit as Pothos and Philodendrons among the vining aroids. They’re such great resilient plants, and so easy to care for. Love these plant care vids! And Merry Christmas to you!

[@mkpetersen1607]

I strongly disagree.. managed to kill 3 of them this year 🙃😂😂 Can't seem to find the right soil blend 😒 they all either dried up or got root rot 😫

[@alfredmeneses5496]

@@mkpetersen1607 haha well once you find the perfect blend they’re pretty easy. Try giving it an aroid blend. I gave mine the mix I give my philodendrons, put it in a terracotta pot, and put it in medium light. I water it once every 5 to 7 days and it’s doing well.

[@introtwerp]

@@mkpetersen1607 give it plenty of sun direct or bright indirecr and rich soil

[@aysenperopinoy]

Well, it depends on one's perspective but I feel it is not popular also.

[@introtwerp]

@@vicentecalandrini6173 which plant

[@sunspot42]

My geometry teacher in high school had an enormous arrowhead plant growing by a window on top of a filing cabinet. I coveted that plant but only got one 30 years later. I grew it for several years in a hanging pot in my bathroom under artificial light before taking some cuttings and starting a second plant in mostly indirect light in my living room. I’m not sure why these aren’t as popular as pothos since I think they’re prettier (although they grow more slowly - that having been said the one in the living room exploded about 6 months ago and has been growing like a weed). I’ve never had trouble with rot although leaves will brown up and die if you underwater them.

[@juanvillalvazo1695]

I appreciate her brushed over warnings of the impending climate doom clock, wedged between plant facts, invasive species information, and care tips!

[@maammarizmartin3822]

Such an underrated plant. We have a lot in our school. I really like this plant for it's such an easy to care..

[@sarahleeann7208]

In the store where I work, they all went down to half price because they've been in the store for over a year without anyone buying them! I don't get it!

[@yvonneuriarte2429]

I had 2 last year, killed both of them....I think it was because I had them in the bathroom which faces north with a little window. I'll give it another try this spring & put it in the south window. Thanks for all the tips.😉

[@KeelyB2318]

This lady's vocabulary and plant knowledge is simple off the chart.

[@victoriaberngard588]

I had no idea that mature leaves are developing palmate-type shape 👀 I always find something new in your wonderful videos 💗💗💗

[@vicentecalandrini6173]

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[@DK-bx5zf]

Thank you for being a bright guiding light throughout this year. Merry Christmas.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

I bought an almost dead one in the clearance section of my IKEA store for £1. A bit of tlc later and it's one of my fave plants with full growth.

[@oishd6077]

My elder aunt used to work as a horticulturalist in her "younger working" days, now she's a retiree... And she had a ton of plants and as she says, about 20 years ago she threw away potful of plants into a nearby bamboo forest due to reasons and till now the syngoniums dominate that bamboo forest along with pothos. They are really huge and mature and some even bloom. I live in a subtropical climate in Assam, India and here we get temperatures down to 5° C(41°C) and they don't seem to mind it. And i think syngoniums are super underrated! 💚

[@introtwerp]

Wow assam😻😻

[@introtwerp]

They flower too?

[@introtwerp]

Omg soo cool please make videos on your channel love to watch

[@introtwerp]

I thought assam was mostly tropcial

[@oishd6077]

@@introtwerp yea.. they get spathes like anthuriums and alocasias.

[@aninditalarasati1767]

syngonium is so underrated i have more than 6 pots of them growing in medium to bright light and they just keep growing and i keep propagating in water. they're so rewarding bcs they grow so fast

[@Em22-wtf]

I CAN NOT EVEN TELL YOU HOWWWWW LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG Ive been trying to find out WHAT this plant IS!!!!!!! Lol! I cant even believe after like 7 YEARS!!!! I finally have seen the same thing that I have!!!!! I got it at the thrift shop I volunteer at like 7 years ago!! THe lady that donated a bunch of little plants she grew as cuttings never came back in or at least never mentioned it was her that dropped them off and for 7 YEARS, lol, Ive been asking anyone I meet that is a "plant person" and NO ONE could tell me!!! UNTIL TODAY! I actually grabbed a realllyyyy cool vintage Pocket Plant book at the thrift shop (I still volunteer every monday and find the coolest stuff, lol!), which I got for the pictures in it (to photocopy and use for decoupage) and then I seen a pic that looked SOMEWHAT like my plant....the "Sweetheart Vine"....from there, in my recommend was YOUR video and BOOM! THERE IT IS! Lol! Im sooo happy I found it! Its also funny you say you volunteer at the Sr Living Center, because the thrift I volunteer at is at my local Council on Aging, lol! Too funny! When these plants were dropped off, no one took the one I ended up with bc it was really sad looking, lol! They almost tossed it until I said ILL TRY IT...Im not good at plants AT ALL, but I also get VERY LITTLE sunlight in my apartment...It get Sun up facing sun, for about 3 hrs in my window before the sun rises up and is then covered by the roof hangover and trees...but this is the ONLYYYYY plant Ive been able to keep alive, lol! Its such a cool plant that has REALLLYYYYYY grown! Im not a great waterer, which is why this plant does so well, lol! I do give it room temp bottled spring water (my water is WICKED hard!!!) For some reason this ole gal does so well in Massachusetts...I literally killed everything else, even ALOE! I swear, if you have a 'black thumb' like I do, this is SUCH a great plant to have. Thanks for this vid, it took so long to finally find out what she is, but now I know! =)

[@mestimac]

My arrowheads are mostly common varieties that you can find on any store. I bought a dying cream allusion on clearance last summer and it's gotten huge. It just needed some water. Always check the clearance section of box stores if they have one.

[@kentc5908]

if this new video isn't a sign for me to go to the nursery right now, I don't know what is 😩

[@sharonmclaughlin2258]

Just this weekend I picked up three little arrowhead plants: Maria, Coral & Berry Allusion. Can’t wait for them to grow! They are in 3in pots.

[@trayvixk4642]

I love my Syngonium and it's so true when everyone says it's so underrated. It's so easy to grow and now I like to recommend this plant to friends who are new to plant care.

[@OmnivorousReader]

I am in QLD Australia, I am used to thinking of these guys as invasive plants but now I am trying to grow a couple in pots; one on the verandah to shelter my Hoya Australis a bit, another inside, since they are so easy and I want green. Thanks, this was a useful video.

[@chuxmix65]

A neighbor who moved out threw one in our dumpster. There was barely a sign of life left. One year later and it's doing great! Comparable to the one you keep at the Senior center.

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

Such a thorough care guide for an underrated species. Looks good as a climber, trailer and hanger. The albo is a nicely affordable variegated pant that’s not fussy. And thanks for pointing out the distinction with nephthytis.

[@toddbigeasy]

just seeing this today, it's extemely informative, thank you. The video hits on some basic houseplant care which I keep reminding myself over and over it helps to re-learn, I've kept houseplants, reef tanks, etc. and it's always a good idea to re-learn what we've forgot. thanks again, Todd.

[@iscreamicecream22]

She's finally able to say syngonium this made me so happ 😂😭. I legit checked the intro 5 times.

[@anbhappy]

Syngonium is growing arround in my country Philippines it is very common in every villages. Im a plants lovers too we need to care our greens.

[@daniellec6175]

This was my first plant! The plant that started it all for me....

[@anneaf]

i have five types of syngonium. plant one of them in my garden below the mango tree and they grow like crazy. the older leaves divided into three separate leaves. so happy!

[@tjohnson2034]

summer!!! you are the best! your like the plant mom of youtube🪴 you are the whole reason i got into plants in the first place. i always watch the ads for you💜 ily!

[@robertoleonardi6313]

I unintentionally left my S. neon pink in my old greenhouse and the temps were averaging 4c at night but it never did any damage it just stopped growing its now indoors and has started to grow again . Great video thank you.

[@mazza_razzza]

Mine grows in water very successfully. I rinse the roots when I change the water every month or so. Also I trim the roots at this time. No probs with being 'too wet'.

[@kimbermoss]

Merry Christmas 😍. I have a Confetti, Holly, and a Chiapense Macrophyllum. I love the durability of Syngoniums. They have been pretty easy living inside here in the desert SW.

[@anastasiawak894]

I love syngoniums. Very underrated plants. Thanks for the great content as always !

[@vkklynn88]

I love starting my morning with one of your videos 🥰🪴🥰

[@King_of_carrot_flowers]

Syngoniums provide a lovely soft texture that is completely different to virtually any other commonly grown houseplant. The pink ones are incredible.

[@sarikakhetan7540]

I am from India and I have this variegated one ....and it is growing very nice...thank you for this video 👍👍

[@manishachahel3862]

Syngonium 's grow like crazy...very easy, easier than Pothos or Philodendrons. I now have too many of them 😅 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

[@coagulatedsalts4711]

i inherited this plant from a family friend and theirs was a giant mother plant that was SUPER hardy. at one point all it’s leaves turned yellow and we cut them off leaving a stump and 2 weeks later it came back SUPER bushy and with leaves the size of my face. and in my zoom classes i tend to have cuttings behind me so that i can have a pretty background and the syngoniums often get replaced because the roots actually grow too fast and fill up the container. :)) i also think it’s better than pothos because of the fact that a single leaf cutting is bigger and prettier in a pot than a group of pothos vines :))

[@freddyjensen5996]

What a wonderful Christmas gift. I got one 2 years ago (like the one KZbin cut) I now have 9 plants. On one plant I have so many different colors from white to dark green and all kind of varigations in between. One should have a Syngonium in the home.

[@NuansaInspirasiku]

Plants that are not difficult to care for are easy to reproduce, can be planted in pots or in bottles with water media which are very beautiful to decorate the room in our home, in my country there are many types, greetings ...

[@erinluppnow]

Really a big fan of your videos. Thanks for making quality content. I just got a Syngonium Starlite yesterday as my first syngonium and I'm so excited. It's still a very small plant but can't wait to see it grow.

[@Deebofreebo]

Wow, your video is so informative. I love that you cover the origin and terminology.

[@emerlitaganacias1834]

Thank you for the tips...,Im growing that synggonium that right there with u ...thanks a lot so I understand now why their leaves are getting damaged..

[@jaredwehmeyer4324]

I have 5 confetti 🎉 syngonium! Definitely my favorite variety 💜

[@howiesnowball2437]

Hello from Winnipeg Canada, I was in the Philippines a few years back. A small stream flows by my wife's house in Northern Luzon. I took a ten inch piece of vine and grew it here at home in my plant room. I'm quite sure from your description that it is a type of Syngonium. It is a vining plant with an arrowhead shape. I have never seen one like it in any plant shops around here. It grows very easy and have given cuttings to friends. Maybe I've found a new type of plant but it's fairly common in that area so probably not. I learn a lot from your Videos.

[@mariangriffin5197]

Happiest Christmas! Love learning the "real" dirt on plants. You're the epitome of the Pros from Dover!

[@NotHereNoWhere]

Hi, Summer. 👋 thanks so so much for this informative and inspiring video! Syngoniums, once you start to adopt one, you cannot help but want to collect them all! 😆 I have a white butterfly, pink allusion, neon robusta, crazy plum! And I am hoping to get more and more!

[@autumn2456]

Beautiful! Thank you! My new favorite plant from my mama. Once she get's bigger I believe I will buy her a moss pole like I did for my golden pothos vine. Plant happy!

[@uakari]

We have this growing under a balcony in the mountains in Southeastern Brazil, where occasionally we get freezing temperatures. The plant is doing fine, probably because of the microclimate in that space.

[@ayeitsdesy5770]

i recently got my own arrowhead plant! it was drooping when i first got it, did research on basic watering, checked the soil to see it dry. i gave it a bit of a watering yesterday and woke up to the whole thing being risen up!! your video gave me so much more info on this plant thank you!!

[@vergedeleon13]

I have an Albo, Erythrophyllum, Milk Confetti and Pink Splash. They are all easy to care for.

[@andromeda1903]

my syngonium grows nonstop and i am constantly taking cuttings and giving them away!

[@majordelilah]

happy holidays summer! my nana grows a massive syngonium in her home, hopefully I will be able to visit her this year to see it!

[@nancyplants757]

I have a couple of varieties of this and they're such beautiful carefree plants. I love all the different varieties you're showing here.

[@ruthdennisKnits]

I live in Houston and I tossed one along my fence thinking it would die. Every winter it dies back and in spring it sprouts again. We get at least one freeze a year which tends to keep this one in check. It vines along the bottom of my fences. I can see how it would be invasive.

[@jt6563]

Great Video, I love syngoniums, they are extremely easy to grow and as you said, can handle low light.

[@sarahleeann7208]

Just what I needed right when I needed it

[@user-ei5ix7zk4v]

A big THANK YOU for all of your videos and info, from Jerusalem, Israel.

[@mielsdavis]

I converted my S.P. Trileaf Wonder from soil to just a vase with water and its living its life!

[@lgarden7086]

Always happy to see your notifications👏 A friend gave me a small white butterfly I keep in a NE bay window; looks great and has really started to grow. I placed a 12” piece of driftwood in the center to stake it up and I really like the look...now I can barely see the wood and those roots are INTO the base of the driftwood. I was thinking it may need a repot in spring....looks like the wood will need to stay where it is 🤔I recently added a GE grow light and my plants are loving it. There’s a woodstove in the room and the temperature ranges don’t seem to bother it much, but now that you mentioned it I’ll pull it closer to middle to avoid a draft. Thank you for all that you do. Wishing you and yours a happy healthy holiday

[@QM3980]

Earlier I noticed that my pink syngonium is super wet even if I haven't been watering it for a while now and even if it is in a net pot with a chunky mix. Now this video *existential angst* No, I'm sure it'll survive - at least part of it - and I am very eager to see it growing in the warmer months :-) Thanks for these videos Summer!

[@-jacinta-]

I just purchased a Syngonium Pixie 🧚‍♀️ it’s cute & fluffy and having watched this video, I feel equipped to take good care of it. Thanks Summer!

[@normatrewhella9003]

Merry Christmas. It’s so nice to see all this green during this time of year.

[@emilyplantsmusic]

That depth-of-field and lighting tho :) Gorgeously shot video!

[@dakotasonier9921]

Hi! I'm wondering if you could maybe do a video covering how to "observe" your plants? I often find that sometimes when I observe my plants that they aren't necessarily showing signs of needing water or anything else, but then I check the soil and it's very dry. In that case, I'm not really sure what I should be doing. The same goes for things like too much sun, etc. It would be really nice to have some information all in one video. Thank you!!

[@lurabunny]

I propagated my mom’s arrowhead and most of the clippings survived. This was a very helpful video. Thank you!

[@pudgyplanter1130]

I LOVE Syngoniums! I have the white butterfly that is actually growing quite large and has started to vine, I am growing the "Maria" she is a maroon color and a bit more finicky, she keeps dropping leaves right now, it being winter I am thinking that's why. I have the variegated albo which is loving life and growing like a weed up a coco coir pole. I have the pink splash that has been staying quite small and compact but very very cute! and another regular yellowish colored one, I can't remember the name. and I also have a mottled one that has also proven to not care for the winter months. Alive but not too happy at the moment. lol... Either way I love them all equally! Certainly one of my favorite aroid species. Great video! Thanks so much Summer!

[@barbll000]

Merry Christmas Summer. I have several Albo Syngoniums which I really love. I find them easy to grow.

[@caseyglidewell5489]

Thank you for this I truly needed it. I feel more comfortable now about growing them and knowing what I did wrong in the past with my syngoniums.

[@kentuckyroads6053]

Sending a like before even watching because you are always fabulous! Merry Christmas from Pennsylvania! 💕

[@suekuly4723]

One of my favourite plants. Thank you for the info.

[@doyouzgot2knw]

MERRY CHRISTMAS SUMMER!! love you & your videos. I appreciate the calming sounds you use in a lot of your videos, your voice is soothing as well, and i love watching them while being sick with covid - you help calm my anxieties

[@JT-qb1zz]

I have two syngonium in my house, the one that grows under a skylight (roof window) grows far more better than the other one which grows on a shelf next to a normal window, second one is less appealing bc it has a deeper green color

[@danielabregoli]

One of my favorite plants. I have several types of it. Loved this video :)

[@ernestabark]

I'm growing Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow'. It's pretty nice dark coloured (deep green and purple) plant!

[@inzamamulhaqhaq6680]

Wo wow I had no idea about it and the vedio was filled with information amazzzzzing

[@pammugridge4106]

This is the most informative plant vid I've ever seen I think. . comparable to father fish in the Aquatic world.❤

[@Learehart]

I got my first arrowhead this week too. Thank you for the tips!

[@tiffanykp3899]

🤤 it’s gonna be a good day today ♥️ love your informative videos, Summer!

[@waterisgold]

I truly love your love for plants and your knowledge thank you for all the great videos for so many years✨✨✨✨🌿💕

[@mariateresac.evangelista743]

Very comprehensive and detailed! Thank you! Ms Summer Rayne, 😘💕 watching from 🇵🇭

[@MargotLemaire]

Thank you for all the information and this great video :)

[@aislinnthelion]

I found one at the store, and my goodness was it so cute and tiny, it’s starting to grow very tall, I don’t have any moss poles but always thought it was a vining plant. It was labelled “tropical plant” which most plants are labelled at the stores here.

[@wandashaw3551]

Merry Christmas, Summer Rayne! I love these plants! I have four different varieties and am on the wait list for the Alba variety! Mine are in self watering with LECA. They are just beautiful! ⛄❄

[@thecakepopsistars]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and care tips in your videos. Great vibe. Happy to have found Plant One on Me! I just got a plant a few days ago but not sure what it is. LoL. I originally thought it might be a syngonium.now I’m not sure..,.

[@mustachadon]

Love what you do Summer, and what an appropriate name you have.

[@joshuanight3430]

This was amazing !! I'm growing a exotic maria allusion arrow head plant in a 4 in pot and I bottom water it because I'm too scared of fungus gnats it's just too much honestly

[@greenthumb4all200]

This care video helped so much!!

[@greenbeanroyals]

I've also heard these called goosefoot plants. I have two and love them ❤️

[@ryansmith83]

I found this growing up the trees at my aunt’s house. We’re in central Florida. I brought a long vine home to water propagate and try my hand at it before trying the colorful varieties in cultivation for the houseplant market.

[@beckyowens8232]

Bought my first syngonium today - a cheery little pixie.

[@angeliquedevosd416]

I got 3 plans bought 2 from Walmart and 1 from homedepot 10.00 I really like it very much. It's so easy to care bright light, medium light, or low light it just OK sure I will buy more syngonium different colors or different varieties.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Makes a great hanging basket plant . I have one growing on a living wall outdoors. Winter night temperatures are typically in the 40’s f. It hasn’t gone below 40f. / 5c. No cold damage. It’s not invasive inSoCal.

[@davidcandia9184]

These are so beautiful. Wish I had any luck w any of the syngoniums ❤🌿

[@chaotatca2003]

Gotta give you a “like” first before watching 😅😝

[@andredumas9547]

Thanks for this interesting video Summer, I have four pink syngoniums which thrive on neglect. I water them only once a month and they love it. The pink color is very interesting and makes for a nice display with other green plants. A merry Christmas to you and your family, stay home stay safe.

[@spencerthedino3766]

Thank you for this video! I just got my first Syngonium yesterday and it’s beautiful

[@michellec.4994]

I love these plants! So easy to propagate and they grow quickly!!

[@alexandrahauber8145]

I love the look of this plants, but I always fail keeping them alive :( Greatings

[@chandrardeo4613]

Also in the Caribbean. I have lots growing in my back yard!!😜

[@chrisdelmonte983]

This is very true, our little coffee field fill with that plant and its very hard to kill .. very invasive .. thanks for this videos ..

[@user-vh1km7by2u]

My neighbor tossed hers across the street couple months ago and it just started going crazy so I took some cuttings and made myself a bushy plant. Lkl

[@aida087]

Thank you for sharing Summer! I finally just got a cutting from this plant and it's finally rooting so will be using your care tips!!And YES, I'm dying to get the Pink Illusion!!❤️🥰