SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Arrowhead Vine & Milk Confetti (Syngonium podophyllum)
Use this guide as a starting point for caring for this species at home.
Lighting
Give it medium to bright indirect light. For ‘Milk Confetti’, choose a brighter spot within that range to help maintain its variegation.
Watering
Let the mix dry slightly between waterings. Water thoroughly, then empty any water that collects in the saucer or outer pot.
Substrate
Use a potting mix that holds some moisture and drains freely. Clemson suggests equal parts coir or peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite.
Humidity
Moderate to high humidity suits indoor Syngonium. Around 50% or higher is a useful starting point.
Temperature
Aim for 65–75°F as a general indoor range.
Fertilizing
Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer about once a month during spring and summer growth. Feed less in lower light.
Common problems
Check under leaves and along stems for spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids. Arrowhead vines can also develop bacterial leaf spots and stem rot.
Pet toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause mouth irritation, drooling, and trouble swallowing. Keep out of reach.
Growth habit
This shared guide covers Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) and Milk Confetti (Syngonium podophyllum ‘Milk Confetti’). Milk Confetti has pale green leaves with pink speckles. Older arrowhead vines can trail or climb.
Propagation
Take a stem cutting that includes a node.
Where this guidance comes from
This guide covers the care details documented for this species in the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
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