This houseplant thrives without much light, making it easy to grow.
It is valued for its special foliage and low maintenance.
Arrowhead vine is toxic to pets.
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A north- or east-facing window is ideal.
Arrowhead Vine Care Tips
Light
Grow arrowhead vine in a spot with medium light.
Rooms with east-facing windows and small windows usually provide plenty of light for this plant.
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A few hours of bright light are fine too.
The plant grows best in moist soil but languishes in soggy soil.
In the winter, when the plant goes dormant and growth slows down, it will need less water.
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For the amount to use, follow product label directions.
Pruning
Young arrowhead plants grow upright for several months before developing vining stems.
This pruning as well as the removal of old, unsightly stems can be done at any time.
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Arrowhead vine needs repotting when the root system fills the pot, about every two years.
The best time for repotting is usually in the spring.
How to Propagate Arrowhead Vine
Arrowhead vine can bepropagated from cuttings.
In the spring or summer, take a 4-inch cutting from a healthy stem that shows some new growth.
Remove all the bottom leaves so there are only a couple of leaves at the top.
Keep it in a warm location away from direct sunlight (similar to the original plant).
‘White Butterfly’ Arrowhead Vine
In bright light, this cultivar turns nearly white.
At lower light levels, it shows strong green and white variegation.
Arrowhead vine rarely blooms when grown indoors.
A popular choice for arrowhead vine is a stake or moss pole.
The stems grow densely around the support and its a solution that also works well for small spaces.
Updated by Nadia Hassani
Arrowhead Vine.
