PlantFun
Plant Needs
Characteristics
- Leaves: Arrow-shaped (sagittate) when young, maturing to deeply lobed; features a frosty, silvery-white center with contrasting dark green margins.
- Stems: Fleshy, green, producing aerial roots at the nodes for climbing.
- Growth Habit: Vining and trailing; starts compact but will climb vigorously if provided with a moss pole or trellis.
Care Guide
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry.
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.. Feed regularly during the growing season, pausing in winter.
Banana Peel Tea：Soak chopped banana peels in water for 24 hours, strain, and use the liquid to water the plant. Discard peels in compost to avoid attracting pests.- Pinch back new growth to maintain a bushy, compact shape if desired.
- Remove any yellowing or dead leaves at the base of the stem to maintain hygiene.
- Take stem cuttings just below a node for easy water propagation.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets: Toxic per ASPCA. Causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Humans: Chewing or ingestion causes severe mouth pain, swelling, and gastrointestinal upset due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Arrowhead vines became highly popular in Western interior design during the houseplant boom of the 1970s, valued for their adaptability and striking foliage.
Usage: Excellent as a trailing plant in hanging baskets, a tabletop bushy plant, or a climber on a moss pole.