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''Syngonium podophyllum'' is the most commonly cultivated species, being used as a houseplant since the late 19th century. It was originally confused with the similar-looking African genus [[Nephthytis]], and this is still used as a common name for the plant. It was given its own genus in 1879.[http://www.arhomeandgarden.org/plantoftheweek/articles/Arrowhead_Philodendron.htm] Other names include: * Arrowhead plant * Arrowhead vine * Arrowhead [[Philodendron]] * Goosefoot * African evergreen[http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Araceae/Syngonium_podophyllum.html] There are several variegated [[cultivar]]s, the main differences being in the position and extent of the cream or white markings. Some leaves are almost entirely [[white]], [[pink]] or [[yellow]]. All parts of the plant are poisonous and cause severe mouth pain if eaten.[http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Syngopo.htm] {{Inc| Syngonium podophyllum, Schott. A tender creeping plant: lvs. becoming 5-7-pinnatisect, 4-6 in. long; petioles becoming 15-20 in. long: tube of the spathe 1-1 1/2 in. long; blade of the spathe 2 1/2 in. long, greenish outside, white within. Mex. The typical form is probably not in cult. Var. albolineatum, Engl. (S. albolineatum, Bull.), has whitish costae and lateral nerves. Offered by John Saul, 1893, presumably as a tender foliage plant. {{SCH}} }} ==Cultivation== ''Syngonium'' species are often grown as [[house plant]]s, usually only in the juvenile foliage stages. For successful growth, a winter minimum [[temperature]] 16 °[[Celsius|C]] to 18 °C (60 to 65°[[Fahrenheit|F]]) must be maintained, rising to 20 °C to 30 °C (68 to 86°F) during the growing season. They require high [[humidity]], including misting the leaves regularly, and good light, but not direct sunlight; they will tolerate low light levels. Water freely from spring to autumn, sparingly in winter. Feed regularly in spring and summer. If juvenile foliage is preferred, cut off all the climbing [[Plant stem|stems]] that develop — the plant will remain bushy, rather than climb, and the leaves will be more arrow-shaped. Repot every second spring. [[Plant propagation|Propagation]] is by cuttings or air layering. ===Propagation=== {{edit-prop}}<!--- Type propagation info below this line, then delete this entire line --> ===Pests and diseases=== {{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line --> ==Species== <!-- This section should be renamed Cultivars if it appears on a page for a species (rather than genus), or perhaps Varieties if there is a mix of cultivars, species, hybrids, etc --> ==Gallery== {{photo-sources}}<!-- remove this line if there are already 3 or more photos in the gallery --> <gallery> Image:Upload.png| photo 1 Image:Upload.png| photo 2 Image:Upload.png| photo 3 </gallery> ==References== *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> ==External links== *{{wplink}} __NOTOC__
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