Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow', the green and red creeper
Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow'
- Exposures
- Sun, Half-shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 12a (10°C ≤ T° < 12.8°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Syngonium
- Species
- Syngonium erythrophyllum
Syngonium erythrophyllum grows in the cloud forests of Panama. Like many species of the Araceae family, it is cultivated in our latitudes as a houseplant. Its green and red evergreen foliage adds a tropical touch to any collection.
How to recognize Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow'?
Syngonium erythrophyllum is an epiphytic vine. In the wild, it uses its aerial roots to wrap around tree trunks. In pots, it adopts a drooping habit, if installed in suspension, or a climbing habit, if guided along a wall or stake. In all cases, it should not exceed two meters in length and one meter in spread.
Leaves appear along a hairless petiole measuring up to 20 centimetres. When the plant is young, they have the characteristic Syngonium crow's-foot or arrow shape: three oval or elliptical segments with an obtuse base and pointed apex. After three years, when they reach maturity, the leaf blades split into three distinct leaflets.
The foliage of Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' is distinguished by its texture and color. The leaves are thick, almost leathery, like those of succulents. Copper-colored at birth, they take on a dark green hue on the upper surface. The underside is the crimson red that gives the plant its name.
Syngonium erythrophyllum flowers in its natural environment. In summer, a green spathe with a white spadix blossoms. Indoors, however, the phenomenon is exceptional.
Like the Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon Robusta' and syngonium podophyllum 'Confetti'', Syngonium Red Arrow is toxic. Keep away from children and pets who might touch or ingest it.
Our care tips
Syngoniums are easy-care plants. But beware: their sap is toxic. Wear gloves when handling them or wash your hands immediately afterwards.
Watering
The Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' like to keep their feet cool, but can't stand soggy soil. Water when the substrate is dry on the surface, for about three centimetres.
To provide your plant with the nutrients it needs, give preference to rainwater. Avoid tap water, which is often too hard. Finally, to avoid damaging the roots, use water at room temperature.
If you use a saucer or planter, remove any stagnant water. It could rot the root system.
Misting
The air in our apartments is too dry for plants used to high humidity. Mist your Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' with water at room temperature.
Rainwater is preferable to tap water. Tap water causes white spots on the foliage.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Re-pot your Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' to give it more space. Choose a pierced terracotta or plastic pot that will allow it to continue growing.
At the bottom, place a draining potting soil and then transplant your plant. Pack the rootball to prevent it from becoming too airy.
The Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' like to climb. You can support their development by providing them with a stake to hang on.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
Applying indoor plant fertilizer helps your Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' to grow.
Cleaning
Dust accumulating on the leaves slows down the photosynthesis process. To keep your Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' growing, clean the leaf blades with a damp sponge.
Remember that the Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' are toxic. Wear gloves or wash your hands after handling your plant.
Remember that the Syngonium erythrophyllum 'Red Arrow' are toxic. Wear gloves or wash your hands after handling your plant.
Prune
You can shorten stems that are too long and bald. Simply cut them with a sharp instrument (pruning shears or scissors). Don't forget to disinfect the blades beforehand to prevent disease transmission.
Taking cuttings
Propagation by cuttings is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Rhizomes are underground stems. To access them, you'll need to dig up your plant. Proceed delicately so as not to damage the roots.
Observe the root system to detect the natural demarcation between rhizomes. Once you've identified two distinct roots, gently separate them using your hands.
Once you have obtained your cutting, place it in a vase or glass filledwith water at room temperature. Make sure the node is completely submerged.
Place your cutting in a bright spot, but out of direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear.
Place your cutting in a bright spot, but out of direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear.
Diseases / Threats
Information
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Exposures
- SunHalf-shade
- Substrate
- Humus soil
- Planting method
- In pots
- Categories
- ClimberIndoorHerbaceousHanging plants
- Tags
- BeginnerToxic
- Origin
- Central America
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 12a (10°C ≤ T° < 12.8°C)
- Leaf colors
- Dark greenPurple
- Flower colors
- WhitePale green
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