General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: Trails and climbs 6 to 10 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: White to silvery-green with dark green margins and green veins.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Nephthytis
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Arrowhead Plant

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-09-07
etsy purchase December 2022 with the name 'Nguengi Laima'.
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-09-07
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Came back to life after its near death experience. It's happy in a pot on the patio.
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