How to Propagate Arrowhead Plant

You will need clean scissors or a sharp knife, a glass jar or vase, room-temperature water, and optionally pebbles to hold stems in place.

1. 1 Identify a healthy stem with at least one visible node — the small bump where a leaf and aerial root emerge from the vine.
2. 2 Cut a 4–6 inch section about 1/4 inch below a node, using clean tools to avoid introducing bacteria.
3. 3 Remove the bottom 1–2 leaves so the node is fully exposed — any leaves left below the water line will rot and foul the water.
4. 4 Place the cutting in a jar of room-temperature water, ensuring at least one node is submerged but no leaves touch the water.
5. 5 Position the jar in bright indirect light — an east-facing windowsill is ideal.
6. 6 Change the water every 5–7 days, rinsing the jar each time to prevent bacterial growth.
7. 7 Watch for white, thread-like roots emerging from the submerged node, typically beginning in 7–14 days.
8. 8 Once roots are 1–2 inches long (usually 3–4 weeks total), transplant into well-draining potting soil.
9. 9 Water the newly potted cutting thoroughly and keep the soil consistently moist for the first 2 weeks as the plant transitions from water roots to soil roots.
10. 10 After 2 weeks, resume normal watering when the top inch of soil is dry.

This method skips the water-to-soil transition and produces sturdier root systems from the start. You will need clean scissors, a small pot with drainage holes, pre-moistened potting mix, rooting hormone powder (optional), and a clear plastic bag or propagation dome.

1. 1 Take a cutting as described above, with at least one node and 2–3 leaves.
2. 2 Dip the cut end and exposed node in rooting hormone, tapping off excess — this is optional for Arrowhead Plants but speeds up root formation by about a week.
3. 3 Make a small hole in the moist potting mix with a pencil or chopstick.
4. 4 Insert the cutting so the node is buried about 1 inch deep, and gently firm the soil around the stem.
5. 5 Water lightly to settle the soil.
6. 6 Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or propagation dome to maintain high humidity — this is especially important for Arrowhead Plants which prefer 50–70% humidity.
7. 7 Place in bright indirect light and keep the soil consistently damp (not soggy) for the first 2–3 weeks while roots develop.
8. 8 Remove the humidity cover after 2–3 weeks once you see new growth, gradually acclimating the plant to ambient humidity over 3–4 days.
9. 9 Resume normal care — water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry.

When repotting a mature Arrowhead Plant, you can separate it into 2–3 smaller plants.

1. 1 Remove the plant from its pot and gently shake off excess soil to expose the root structure.
2. 2 Look for natural division points where clusters of stems have their own root systems.
3. 3 Using clean hands or a sharp knife, separate the root ball into sections, ensuring each division has at least 3–4 stems and a healthy root mass.
4. 4 Dust any cut surfaces with cinnamon powder to prevent fungal infection.
5. 5 Pot each division in its own container with fresh potting mix at the same depth as before.
6. 6 Water thoroughly and place in bright indirect light, avoiding direct sun for the first week.
7. 7 Expect some shock — leaves may droop for a few days — but the divisions should recover within 1–2 weeks.

You can root stems while they are still attached to the parent plant to create a bushier appearance.

1. 1 Identify a long vine that can reach the soil surface.
2. 2 Find a node along the vine and remove the leaf at that point.
3. 3 Pin the node down into the soil using a bobby pin or U-shaped wire, burying it about 1/2 inch deep.
4. 4 Keep the soil consistently moist at the pinned point.
5. 5 After 2–3 weeks, give the vine a gentle tug — resistance means roots have formed.
6. 6 Either snip the vine to create an independent stem, or leave it attached for a naturally fuller plant.