How to Propagate Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum · Also called Arrowhead Plant
| Methods | Stem cutting, water, division |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 2–3 weeks |
| Group | Houseplant |
Syngonium roots as easily as pothos, using the same rule: cut below a node and root in water or soil.
Water propagation
Cut below a node, strip lower leaves, submerge the node, change water weekly.
Division
Separate rooted stems from a mature clumping plant.
When to propagate
Spring through summer.
Common problems
Cutting rotted. Leaves submerged in water — strip and change water regularly.
Questions people ask
Is it toxic? Yes, toxic if eaten, sap can irritate skin.
Related
Water propagation hub · Similar plants: Pothos, Philodendron Birkin