Syngonium Podophyllum Albo - Rare Arrowhead Plant

Stop and Smile - Variegated Syngonium Albo

Meet the Syngonium Podophyllum 'Albo', also known as the Variegated Arrowhead! This striking houseplant is beloved for its arrow-shaped leaves and gorgeous white-green variegation. Its dynamic, climbing nature adds height and texture to any space, while its forgiving nature makes it perfect for plant newbies. As an extra bonus, the Variegated Arrowhead acts like a natural alarm clock—it lets you know when it’s thirsty by drooping and then dramatically perking back up once watered. This responsive beauty is a must-have for any plant shelf!

Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Syngonium Podophyllum albo-variegatum
• Common Name:  Variegated Arrowhead, African Evergreen, Nephthytis
• Family: Araceae
• Native Range: Mexico, Brazil 

Caring for Syngonium Albo

• Light: Prefers bright to medium indirect light. Too much life will burn the white sections, not enough will cause it to lose variegation 
• Water: Water when the potting mix begins to dry out
• Humidity: Prefers high but can tolerate average home humidity
• Temperature: 60-80F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth
• Feeding: Fertilize during spring and summer with ½ strength complete liquid fertilizer once a month.
• Propagation: Division
• Growth: Vining, but can be clumping without support
• Pests: Spidermites and Aphids
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets