SPECIMEN NO. #8
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum
Common Name: Arrowhead Vine
Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Amazonas, Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Quin. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting. It is also known as African evergreen.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2867866
Native Biogeographical Range
Amazonas, Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila,...