Golden Allusion Arrowhead Plant

Golden Allusion Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden Allusion') is a trailing foliage plant whose arrow-shaped leaves glow golden yellow, shading to white with pink-red veins. It stays small, around 15cm to 30cm tall and 20cm to 30cm wide, and it is easy to look after indoors. It is not a plant for homes with curious pets or small children, because the leaves are toxic if eaten.

Why you'll love it

• Glowing golden leaves. Yellow shading to white, with pink-red veins, brightens a dull corner of a room.
• An elegant trailing habit. The stems show off best in a hanging pot or macrame planter, where they can cascade as they grow.
• Easy care indoors. Syngoniums are forgiving houseplants that need regular water, a little feeding and indirect light.
• Compact size. At 30cm or less it fits a shelf, a desk or a small hanging pot.
• Happy in shade. A shady, humid position suits it, so it works on a covered patio as well as indoors.

Where it works best

Hanging pots and macrame planters. Trailing stems spill over the sides and put the gold leaves at eye level.

Indoor planting schemes. Pair it with dark leaved plants in a bright room, away from direct sun.

Shaded patios. In tropical and subtropical regions it suits a covered, humid patio with indirect light.

Tropical style underplanting. In frost free gardens, plant 25cm apart beneath taller plants for a low carpet of gold.

Growing Golden Allusion Arrowhead Plant in Australia

Position and climate. A humid, shady spot with indirect sunlight. Strong sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens, because it is frost tender. Everywhere else, grow it indoors or on a protected, covered patio.

Soil. Free-draining soil or a good quality potting mix.

Water and feed. Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then only when the soil seems dry. Feed with a liquid fertiliser at half rate every few weeks as the plant establishes, then every second month. Indoors, regular watering and a spritz on the foliage keep it content.

Pruning. Remove old leaves for a quick tidy-up. Wash your hands afterwards and keep pets and small children away from the plant. Put trimmings in the bin, because arrowhead vines root easily and should not end up in bushland.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Golden Allusion Arrowhead Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with a handful of golden leaves, and it grows into a trailing plant over a season or two of regular care. Pot it into a good quality mix soon after it arrives.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• House and indoor plants
• More plants for pots
• How to keep your indoor plants alive

Common questions

Is Golden Allusion safe for pets?

No. The leaves are toxic if eaten, so it is not suited to homes with curious pets or small children. Hang it out of reach or choose another plant.

Does it need bright light to keep its colour?

It prefers indirect light. Bright, filtered light keeps the gold colouring strong, while hard direct sun scorches it.

Can I grow it in the garden?

In frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, yes, in a humid shady spot. Elsewhere it is best as a houseplant or on a covered patio.