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The Arrowhead 'Holly' (Syngonium podophyllum) is a light in the darkness. Their silvery-white leaves and green margins reflect light in medium to low lighting, making them a great desk plant for the office. The leaves are shaped like arrows, giving them uniqueness. This particular Syngonium is not vining, so they'll stay in place. Add to the collection since they are effortless to maintain for even the newest gardener.
Syngonium Holly Bianco Care Guide & Presentation
Enjoys medium to bright indirect light.
Water when the soil is dry or registering at a 3 or below on your plant meter. Use filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace them into the cache or decorative pot.
Add humidity by adding a pebble tray filled with water, grouping with other plants or using a humidifier.
Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-85°F and avoid cold drafts below 55°F.
Outside: Keep in full shade on a patio out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn where nights are above 60°F.
Apply at half-strength a balanced, liquid fertilizer especially formulated for indoor plants every month during the growing season between early spring and fall. A slow release fertilizer can be used as a top dressing instead of a liquid fertilizer.
When receiving the Syngonium Holly plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
When watering your Syngonium Holly, it is an excellent time to trim off any browning, yellowing, or discolored leaves. Prune back the plant as they grow to encourage a bushier and fuller plant. Use these cuttings to propagate. Remove any debris from the soil and replenish if needed. To clean debris and dust off the leaves: Place the plant in a shower or tub. Fill a watering can with a shower spout with filtered, bottled, or water free of chlorine and fluoride. Shower the leaves, so each one is clear of dust and dirt. Let the water drain and replace your arrowhead plant in the decorative container.
Take a young stem cutting between 4-6 inches long with leaves attached with sanitized pruners. Dip the cuttings in water, then in a rooting hormone. Use a pot with drainage. and place the stem 1-2 inches down into the damp, well-draining, moist potting soil mix and tamp down around the stem to secure. Place a clear plastic bag over the cutting to mimic a greenhouse and mist the bag. Set them in bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting. Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish. After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to establish. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are secure. Remove the plastic bag and continue to keep the plant's soil damp until rooting has developed.
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Syngonium Holly Bianco: Overview
Syngonium Holly Bianco (Syngonium podophyllum) is a stunning tropical plant with large silvery leaves and green edges shaped like arrows. Arrowhead plants are native to Central America, growing in tropical rainforests as a climbing vine that can reach up to 6 ft. in length. Popular as an indoor houseplant, the Syngonium plant can grow outdoors in warmer climates (hardiness zones 9-11), as long as the temperatures stay stable and above 55°F. Syngonium podophyllum belongs to the Araceae family that includes some other familiar houseplants, like the Golden Pothos or the Peace Lily.
The mysterious-looking Syngonium Holly is a non-vining, bushy, easy-going plant that doesn’t require much maintenance and grows best in bright, indirect sunlight. However, it’s toxic to pets, making it unsuitable for pet owners.
The five-lobed leaves of these pretty plants are associated with the five elements (in Feng Shui), investing these plants with the symbolism of harmony, growth, and prosperity.
Syngonium podophyllum plants are valued for their gorgeous, eye-catching leaves, some marked with a tracery of contrasting veins, like the Syngonium White Butterfly, or tinged with rosy hues like the Syngonium Neon Robusta.
Syngonium Plant: Benefits
- Great natural air-purifier
- Good luck plant in Feng Shui
- Easy to grow and care for
- Aesthetically pleasing with its unusual foliage
Syngonium Podophyllum: Alternative Names
- American Evergreen
- Arrowhead Plant
- Nephthytis
- African Evergreen
- Arrowhead Vine
Syngonium Holly Bianco: Care Guide
Taking care of your Holly Arrowhead plant is easy. Follow our tips and instructions below to keep your Syngonium thriving:
Light and Temperature
Syngonium plants grow best in bright, indirect light. Your plant will benefit from a spot near a window indoors or a shaded location on the porch. Remember that strong direct sunlight can burn its leaves. Syngonium Holly thrives in temperatures between 60℉ and 85℉. If grown outdoors, bring it inside when the temperatures fall below 60℉.
Watering and Humidity
Water your Syngonium well and let the water drain. Use filtered or distilled water. Syngonium Holly Bianco thrives in a warm, humid environment. You can increase humidity around your plant by placing it on a pebble tray, grouping it with other plants, or misting it daily with filtered or ‘overnight’ water.
Soil, Fertilizing, and Repotting
Use a well-draining potting soil mixed with perlite for your plant. Repot your Syngonium Holly in the spring or if the plant is rootbound. Transplant it into a pot 2 inches larger than the previous one, filled with moist soil. Feed your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer every month during spring and summer. Dilute the fertilizer to half-strength to make sure you’re not overfertilizing.
Propagation
You can propagate your Syngonium from cuttings. Take several cuttings about 4-6 inches long. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in moist, well-draining soil. To increase moisture, place a transparent plastic bag over the cuttings.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Many Syngonium plants grow as trailing vines. While the Syngonium Holly Bianco is a more compact variety, occasional pruning is essential to keep your plant bushy and lush. Prune off leggy stems and trim any damaged leaves. Remove dust from the foliage to facilitate photosynthesis. These gorgeous plants need plenty of bright sunlight to maintain their beautiful variegation. Faded colors indicate insufficient light. Mushy, yellowing leaves and rotting stems are a sign of overwatering.
Arrowhead Vine: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
The Holly Bianco Syngonium plant stands out because of its amazing foliage color, making it a beautiful accent plant for your living space.
Best Locations & Uses
- Ideal for sunny offices or bedrooms, due to its air-purifying properties
- Great gift for friends or family members who love rare plants
- Perfect for plant lovers with no pets
- Beautiful exotic porch plant for warm climates
- Perfect for people with busy schedules because of its undemanding needs
Companion Plants
Combine your Holly Bianco Syngonium plant with other sun-loving plants that will complement its leaves’ unusual hue:
- Janet Craig Dragon Plant (Dracaena 'Janet Craig'): The pointed, dark emerald leaves of the Janet Craig Dragon Plant make it a wonderful companion for plants with light green or variegated foliage.
- String of Pearls Plant (Senecio rowleyanus): The String of Pearls Plant boasts bead-like foliage, making this unique succulent a charming green companion.
- Pink Flamingo Flower (Anthurium andraeanum Pink): The cheerful Pink Flamingo Flower has glossy green heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, delicate pink inflorescences.
Alternative Plants
The Syngonium Holly Bianco is toxic to pets if ingested; that’s why we’ve curated several alternative, pet-friendly plants with unusual foliage for pet owners to consider instead:
- Pink Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya): The leaves of the Polka Dot Plant are adorably dotted with bubblegum pink, making it an immediate center of attention.
- Calathea Concinna Freddie (Calathea concinna 'Freddie'): A beautiful and pet-safe, prayer plant, the Calathea Freddie variety has unique foliage that looks as if handpainted by a famous artist.
- Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum): The Staghorn Fern’s silvery green fronds resemble deer antlers, giving this amazing plant its striking appearance.
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