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Young arrow-shaped leaves appear successively along a flexible climbing stem.
Syngonium 'red arrow' 12cm — Care & Tips
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Velvet above, fire below. Coincidence? 🧨
Family: Araceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 25 cm
Syngonium ‘Red Arrow’ hides its most dramatic colour beneath the leaves: the upper surface is dark green and softly velvet, while the reverse and petioles range through deep red to burgundy. As arrow-shaped blades turn at different angles, the two sides appear in sequence and create a dynamic display on a shelf, tall stand or bright corner. It is a collectable Syngonium with theatrical colour and an elegant fine silhouette.
The contrast comes not from stripes or spots but from two complete colour surfaces, so the plant changes as you move around it. Matte cream, charcoal and natural wood lift the burgundy without competing with velvet green, making this a distinctive choice for contemporary arrangements.
The cultivar's strength lies in the double-sided colour of every arrow-shaped leaf.
Young arrow-shaped leaves appear successively along a flexible climbing stem.
Dark green above and red to burgundy below create bold contrast as the blade turns.
The upper surface has a soft matte feel, while coloured petioles add clean lines.
Why you’ll love it: it delivers two completely different colour experiences in one leaf and reveals burgundy with every movement of the crown.
Near a bright window with a slim support or moss pole so the nodes can climb and the leaves can mature. Leave breathing room around the crown so each leaf shape reads clearly.
Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.
Bright indirect light for clear pink colour, without harsh direct sun.
Water when the upper portion dries, allowing complete drainage.
Moderate to higher humidity, gentle airflow and roughly 18–28°C.
Not safe for chewing or ingestion because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Provide plentiful bright filtered light. In a very dark position the pink may green up, while harsh sun causes scorching.
Water when the upper portion has dried and the pot feels noticeably lighter. Wet evenly and allow complete drainage.
Moderate to higher humidity supports smooth leaf unfurling provided there is airflow. Avoid cold or hot draughts.
Keep it at roughly 18–28°C and away from cold glass. Abrupt changes can slow young growth.
Syngonium Mix balances gentle moisture with aeration. Repot one size up when roots fill the pot.
During active growth use Liquid Gold Leaf according to the label, on already moist mix. Do not feed a stressed plant.
‘Red Arrow’ is a cultivated selection in the genus Syngonium, not a separate accepted wild species.
In cultivation it is associated with dark red-backed Syngonium lines, without an established species identity for the cultivated selection.
Its name describes the arrow-like shape and intensely red reverse, the two core ornamental traits.
From natural habitat to care: The climbing nature of Syngonium explains why a slim firm support organises nodes and lets the succession of leaves remain clear.
Red pigments in lower-surface tissues absorb and reflect different wavelengths from chlorophyll.
Juvenile Syngonium leaves are simpler, while mature climbing plants may develop deeper divisions.
A node carries a leaf, bud and potential aerial root, making it essential for propagation.
Insoluble raphides cause oral irritation if leaves or stems are chewed.
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
Intensity is influenced by leaf age, genetics and light level. Provide stable filtered light and assess several new leaves.
It is usually linked to insufficient light, overly strong sun or natural leaf ageing. Improve the position gradually without sudden exposure.
Young Syngonium plants begin compact but eventually produce climbing stems. They can trail or be guided onto a slim support.
Use a healthy stem section containing at least one node. A single leaf without a node will not make a new plant.
One old lower leaf may age normally. Several at once call for checks of moisture, drainage, light and roots.
Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause marked oral irritation.