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Syngonium
A plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves that grows quickly in indirect light and, over time, becomes a pretty climber.
Description
Syngonium, or 'goosefoot', is a tropical plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves. It starts as a small, bushy plant and with age becomes a climber with lobed leaves. It's easy and quick-growing in indirect light.
Why a syngonium?
- Distinctive leaves that change as it grows.
- Keep it bushy by trimming, or let it climb a pole.
- Easy care with steady growth.
Where to put it
In a living room, bedroom, office or near a kitchen window, in bright, indirect light and a warm spot.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: bright, indirect light; direct sun burns or bleaches the leaves.
- Water: keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.
- Humidity: it likes high humidity; keep it away from AC vents and group it with other plants.
- Pruning: cut back stretching stems to keep it compact, or give it a moss pole to climb.
- Feeding: a light feed in spring and summer.
Caution
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), and the sap can irritate skin; keep it away from pets and children.
Sizes
- 30–35 cm: for shelves, tables and desks.
Arrowhead leaves that change as the plant grows.
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Distinctive leaves Young leaves are arrow- or heart-shaped, and become lobed as the plant matures.
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Bushy or climbing Trim long stems to keep it bushy, or let it climb a moss pole.
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Easy care Adapts to indirect light and grows steadily without much effort.
Distinctive leaves. Young leaves are arrow- or heart-shaped, and become lobed as the plant matures.
Bushy or climbing. Trim long stems to keep it bushy, or let it climb a moss pole.
Easy care. Adapts to indirect light and grows steadily without much effort.
Three quick questions.
We'll tell you whether Syngonium suits your space, and which height to pick.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
Likes bright, indirect light in a warm spot. Avoid direct sun, which burns or bleaches the leaves.
Watering
Keep the soil lightly moist: water when the top 2–3 cm are dry until it drains, then empty the saucer.
Temperature & humidity
Likes warmth and high humidity. Dry AC air can dry the leaf tips.
We ship in Jeddah & Riyadh.
In a warm spot with bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which burns or bleaches the leaves.
Keep the soil lightly moist; water when the top 2–3 cm are dry, without leaving water in the saucer.
Cut back stems as they start to stretch and climb, which keeps it compact. If you'd like it to climb, give it a moss pole.
No. ASPCA lists the arrowhead vine as toxic to cats and dogs; its calcium oxalates irritate the mouth and can cause vomiting and drooling.
