Plant Care Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

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About Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant with beautiful arrowhead shaped leaves. You’ll often see these plants grown in their juvenile stage, but given something to climb on and abundant sunlight you may see them mature into their adult stage! The leaf shape changes as they mature and may even appear to split into three individual leaves. In the wild they can climb up to 65 feet tall. Be sure to handle them with care, as their sap contains oxalic acid which can be very irritating to the skin and eyes. 👀

Taxonomy

Syngonium Podophyllum 'Regina Red'
Syngonium
Araceae
Alismatales

Also known as

African Evergreen 'Regina Red' Goosefoot Vine 'Regina Red'

How to care for Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

💦 Water

How often to water your Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Water needs for Regina Red Arrowhead Vine
0.5 cups
every 9

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Regina Red Arrowhead Vine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Regina Red Arrowhead Vine: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Regina Red Arrowhead Vine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Regina Red Arrowhead Vine: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Regina Red Arrowhead Vine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Regina Red Arrowhead Vine is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine is native to Central America.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Regina Red Arrowhead Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Regina Red Arrowhead Vine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Regina Red Arrowhead Vine has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Regina Red Arrowhead Vine has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Regina Red Arrowhead Vine has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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globe Kihei, HI
05/10/2021

Love everything about it, super hard to kill, doesn’t need a lot of light, propagation is a breeze. It’s a beautiful color that brings variety to your plant collection:)

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Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
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