Arrowhead plant varieties

Compare arrowhead plants by green or variegated leaves. Syngonium podophyllum forms share bright indirect light, while strongly variegated forms need bright filtered light without harsh sun.

Plant coveredSyngonium podophyllumArrowhead plant · indoor container

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Plant names and labels

Taxonomy
Use Syngonium podophyllum for the species covered here. Keep retail names tied to their labels and do not merge a different species into this comparison.
Group
Use two care groups for arrowhead plants: green-leaved forms and forms with yellow, cream, or white variegation.

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How the varieties differ

Green and variegated forms differ in leaf pattern and color. Do not assign a named cultivar from color alone when the label or juvenile leaves are unclear.

Change care only for a named difference

Care differences

Give green forms bright indirect light and variegated forms bright filtered light. Protect both from harsh direct sun. No separate watering or feeding schedule is established.

Treat an unverified identity as uncertain

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