{"product_id":"infra-red-arrowhead-plant-syngonium-podophyllum-infra-red","title":"Infra Red Arrowhead Plant - Syngonium podophyllum 'Infra Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfra Red Arrowhead Plant (\u003cem\u003eSyngonium podophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Infra Red') is a trailing syngonium that grows about 40cm high and wide and works through the pinks. New leaves open pale pink and deepen to a rusty pink as they mature, on long, angular, pointed arrow shapes. It adds warm colour to a collection of green indoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves start blush pink and deepen to a warm, earthy russet red, so one plant shows several shades at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trailing habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems trail, so it looks right in a hanging pot or spilling off the edge of a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast with green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beside green foliage plants the rusty pink stands out without needing a single flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40cm high and wide keeps it in proportion to a room, a table or a covered balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A humid, shady spot with indirect light suits it, which covers most indoor positions and covered patios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and shelf edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e A ceramic pot hung up or set on a high shelf lets the stems trail and the colour show from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor plant groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with deep green or white variegated foliage and the pink reads strongly across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens use it as an underplanting in a sheltered, humid spot, spaced 40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Infra Red Arrowhead Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A humid, shady position with indirect light suits it. The best colour develops in bright indirect light, because deep shade flattens leaf colour and direct sun scorches it. It is frost tender, so grow it outdoors only in tropical and subtropical gardens, and indoors elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or a good quality potting mix. A pot with drainage holes protects the roots from sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then only when the soil feels dry. Feed with a liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks as it establishes, then occasionally. Because it likes humidity, regular water and a spritz on the foliage keep indoor plants happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves for a quick tidy up, and trim any stem that grows too long for its spot. Syngonium is mildly toxic if chewed and the sap can irritate skin, so wash your hands after handling it and keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Infra Red as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the deeper russet colour building as new leaves mature. Pot it up soon after unpacking and keep it out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so it is not always in stock. While there is none it shows as sold out, and pressing the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse all house and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for covered balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour stay strong indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best colour comes in bright, indirect light. Deep shade flattens the pinks, and direct sun scorches the leaves, so aim for a bright spot out of the midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Infra Red get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 40cm high and wide, with trailing stems. It stays in proportion to a pot, a shelf or a small table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Syngonium is mildly toxic if chewed and the sap can irritate skin, so wash your hands after handling it and keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790887715135,"sku":"SYN-POD-INFRAR-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/infra-red-arrowhead-plant-syngonium-podophyllum-infra-red.jpg?v=1792211701","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/infra-red-arrowhead-plant-syngonium-podophyllum-infra-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}