Snow White Arrowhead Plant

Snow White Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum 'Snow White') is a compact, upright syngonium about 30cm high and wide. Its large, heart-shaped leaves are green heavily freckled and speckled with white, in a pattern that shifts with light and age. It is the choice when you love syngoniums but lack room for a trailing one.

Why you'll love it

• Heavily variegated. Green leaves are dusted with white, and the amount of white varies with light levels and the maturity of the plant.
• Compact and upright. This is a non trailing variety, so it stays neat, tidy and about 30cm high and wide.
• Large leaves for the size. The arrow shaped leaves are generous, which makes the markings easy to enjoy up close.
• Fits small spaces. A tabletop, a desk or a narrow shelf is plenty of room.
• Shade tolerant. It grows in a humid, shady position with indirect light, indoors or in a sheltered tropical garden.

Where it works best

Tabletops and shelves. The upright habit means it never wanders over a neighbour. A pot a little wider than the root ball suits it.

Covered patios. Place it in a pot in bright, indirect light and a touch of humidity, out of the afternoon sun.

Shaded garden beds. In frost free gardens, plant 30cm apart under taller plants for a compact speckled carpet.

Growing Snow White Arrowhead Plant in Australia

Position and climate. Humid shade with indirect light suits it. Bright indirect light keeps the variegation crisp, while deep shade can reduce the white and direct sun scorches it. It is frost tender, so grow it outdoors only in tropical and subtropical gardens, and indoors in cooler climates.

Soil. Free draining soil or a good quality potting mix, in a pot with drainage holes.

Water and feed. Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then only if the soil seems dry. Feed using a liquid fertiliser at half rate every few weeks as the plant establishes, then occasionally. Indoors it appreciates the humidity of a regular spritz on the foliage.

Pruning. Remove old leaves for a quick tidy up. The compact habit needs no other trimming. 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.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Snow White as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into a quality potting mix and keep it in bright, indirect light. The amount of white will vary as the plant matures.

Our tubes come straight from the grower and are not always available. If there are none today, the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.

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

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Common questions

Does Snow White trail or climb?

Neither. It is a compact, non trailing variety that stays neat and upright at about 30cm, so it suits spots where a trailing syngonium would be too large.

Why does the white change?

The amount of white varies with light levels and the maturity of the plant. Bright, indirect light generally keeps the variegation clear.

Is it toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes, mildly. 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.