When should arrowheads be pruned?

Depending on how my plant is growing, I'll tip prune it 2 or 3 times a year. If it starts filling in too densely, then I'll thin out some of those inner stems. My Arrowhead Plant fits much better in the corner now and doesn't look like it's perpetually drooping.
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Should you prune arrowhead plant?

Prune an arrowhead plant by cutting the long vines of the plant to within 6-8 inches of the soil line. Shortening the long vines helps the plant become full and bushy. You should also pinch off the growing tips a few times a year.
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How do you prune a leggy arrowhead plant?

Regular pruning is the easiest way to keep an arrowhead container plant look bushier and less leggy. Trimming this plant is fairly simple. To prune your arrowhead, simply trim the stems off to the length you want them to be. Make sure you have sharp, clean pruning shears to work with.
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How do I make my Arrowhead bushy?

Prune and Pinch

To promote bushier growth, do some light pinching and pruning regularly. Take shears and cut off long stems growing outwards. Always cut the vine just above or close to the leaf. If you have a big arrowhead plant, trimming from time to time will make it dense.
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Do arrowheads like to be root bound?

They actually do well when growing slightly tight in their pots. That being said, you don't want to let them get too pot bound because they'll have a harder time taking in water and the roots will run out of space to grow.
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Where do you cut arrowhead plants?

An Arrowhead plant can be propagated from cuttings in either water or soil. Cut a 6-12 inch section of the stem just below a node. Plant in moist soil or put the stem directly in water. New roots will appear within 1-2 weeks and new leaves after about 4 weeks.
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How big do arrowhead plants get?

Size. Grows to a lush 15”. If smaller size is preferred, cut o all climbing stems that develop and the Arrowhead will remain bushy.
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Why are my Arrowhead leaves curling?

Curling leaves is a common problem that affects most houseplant, including Syngonium . The main cause of leaf curling in Syngonium is low humidity, improper watering, too much light, lack of nutrients, extreme temperature, or over-fertilizing.
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Why is my arrowhead plant falling over?

The most common causes for your Arrowhead plant drooping are overwatering and underwatering. Other possible causes include low humidity levels, insufficient lighting, fertilizer issues, or temperature stress. It is crucial to correctly identify the problem in order to fix your plant.
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Can you divide an arrowhead plant?

Propagating arrowhead plants | Division method

If you're repotting your Syngonium anyway and find that it's getting a bit too large, division can be a handy solution, though! Just take a sterilized knife and divide the clump into pieces.
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What is Tip pruning?

Pinching, otherwise known as tipping, is a pruning method generally used on young plants to encourage branching. These terms are also sometimes used when referring to the removal of plant buds to discourage branching.
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Why does my arrowhead plant have brown spots?

Arrowhead plants can be susceptible to leaf spot disease. The attacking fungus or bacteria leaves brown spots trimmed in yellow where it is feeding on the leaves. These spots may vary in shape, color, and size.
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Do arrowhead plants go dormant?

However, Arrowhead Plant goes into dormancy (growth slows) during the cold months of winter, which means you won't be watering quite as frequently. However, don't allow the soil to completely dry, so feel it and if the top inch is dry, apply water.
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Why is my arrowhead plant leaves turning yellow?

The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Arrowhead Plants is improper soil moisture–in particular, overwatering. Only water your Arrowhead when the top 50% of the soil in the pot is dry. You will know your Arrowhead Plant needs a drink when the leaves start to wilt slightly.
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Why is my plant leggy?

If a plant has become 'leggy' it usually means it's growing so that it has really long stems, with just a few leaves on the top. As plants grow they look for light. If they're in a spot that's bright enough for them they'll be getting all the light they need and will grow normally.
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Can Arrowhead plant be grown in water?

Just like lucky bamboo, Growing Arrowhead Plant in Water is possible easily! You can keep it in decorative vases and jars for forever. Syngonium is a remarkable houseplant with beautiful arrow-shaped green leaves and soft stems. It makes for an interesting addition to shade gardens and indoors.
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Why won't my Syngonium leaves unfurl?

Why won't my Syngonium leaves unfurl? Answer was that my humidity was not high enough. To maintain its color, your Syngonium needs to be very close to a moderately sunny window where it will get 2-4 hours of direct sun every day. As for the leaves not unfurling, that is a root and water-related problem.
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Why do plant leaves not open?

The most common reason for delayed leaf unfurling is lack of humidity. If you have ANY kind of issue with the growth rate of your plants the first port of call is to check for pests. After that, increase humidity (then light and temperature if there's still no change).
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How much water do arrowheads need?

Water when the top 50%-75% of the soil is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer. Your Arrowhead Plant prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees during the day and above 60 degrees at night.
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How do you fertilize arrowhead plants?

Fertilizing Arrowhead Plants

Apply general-purpose houseplant food, with a balanced mix such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20, according to the label instructions. One of the easiest ways to give arrowhead plants the nutrients they need is by applying a time-release fertilizer three or four times per year.
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Does arrowhead plant purify air?

Excellent Air Purifier

This beautiful plant is not just eye-candy but also has the quality to clean the indoor air you breathe! Syngonium can remove VOCs such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and xylene. The plant has also been approved as an air purifier by researchers at NASA.
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How can I make my Arrowhead grow faster?

Here are 2 simple ways to do it! Arrowhead Plants grow fast, get dense, and at some point will need pruning. They have thick, soft stems that tend to get heavy with foliage at the ends as they age. I like to periodically trim the ends to keep them in shape and prevent too much flopping.
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Does Arrowhead Plant have flowers?

The flowers of Arrowhead occur in whorls of three on an elongated inflorescence borne above the water surface. Each flower has three white petals and either a cluster of yellow pollen-bearing stamens or numerous flattened pistils that will ripen into achenes.
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Is Arrowhead Plant toxic to cats?

Arrowhead vine, which is also known as African evergreen, trileaf wonder, and goosefoot plant, may look beautiful in your backyard, but it can be poisonous when consumed by cats.
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