Genus guide
Syngonium — 22 species
Part of the Aroids family (Araceae)
Syngonium is a genus of fast-growing, vining tropical aroids prized for their arrow-shaped foliage in shades ranging from deep green to pale pink, as seen in cultivars like Neon Robusta and Silver Goosefoot. Indoors, they thrive in bright, indirect light but adapt well to medium-light conditions; direct sun scorches leaves, especially on variegated forms. Water when the top inch of soil dries out, keeping the mix consistently moist without waterlogging. All Syngonium species are toxic to cats and dogs, containing insoluble calcium oxalates that cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting.
All Syngonium species we cover
- Arrowhead plant
- Chiapas Arrowhead Plant
- Five Fingers Arrowhead Vine
- Five-Fingers Syngonium
- Llano-Carti Road Syngonium
- Narrow-Leafed Arrowhead Vine
- Pink Allusion Arrowhead Plant
- Red Arrow Arrowhead Vine
- Schott's Syngonium
- Silver Goosefoot Plant
- Silver Goosefoot Plant
- spear-leaved arrowhead vine
- Syngonium 'Strawberry Ice'
- Syngonium 'Three Kings'
- Syngonium 'White Butterfly'
- Syngonium Albo Variegatum
- Syngonium macrophyllum
- Syngonium Neon Robusta
- Syngonium Neon Robusta (Pink Arrowhead)
- Syngonium Pink Splash
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Milk Confetti'
- Syngonium rayii
Syngonium — frequently asked questions
Are Syngonium plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Syngonium are not pet-safe. Of the 22 Syngonium species in the Growli library, 22 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Syngonium plants need?
Most Syngonium do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Syngonium easy to care for?
Syngonium are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Syngonium varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 22 Syngonium species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Syngonium, the rest follow closely.
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