How to grow and care for Syngonium podophyllum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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hydroponic propagation
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Family : Araceae
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
Genus : Syngonium
🔖 Care Tips
Hydroponic cultivation is possible. 1. Carefully remove soil from the roots without damaging them, and secure the roots with something like hydro balls for better growth. 2. Do not submerge the entire root system in water; keep only 50-60% submerged to allow the roots to breathe. 3. Use tap water that has been left out for a day, and store it in an opaque container rather than a transparent one, as light can change the temperature and harm the roots. 4. Change the water regularly every 7-14 days for maintenance.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It grows as a vine wrapping around trees or terrain in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It thrives in warm and humid environments.
🪨 Soil Mix
When planting, it's best to use well-draining soil. Generally, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratios based on the situation and environment.
🌡️ Environment
The ideal temperature is 21-25°C. The plant can tolerate a minimum of 10°C, but try to keep it above 15°C. Humidity should be between 40-70%. Plants prefer a humid environment, so if it's dry, increase humidity by misting with a spray bottle or placing a water tray nearby. However, ensure good ventilation when humidity is high to prevent mold growth.
👀 Characteristics details
This plant is a vine, so aerial roots emerge from the stem nodes and attach to other objects. Providing a support will help it climb well.
☀️ Light
This plant prefers soft indirect light but can also survive in low-light conditions. However, its stems may elongate, or its growth may slow down.
💧 Water
From spring to fall, water the plant as soon as the surface soil dries. In winter, water when the inner soil dries. Ensure good ventilation after watering to help the plant grow healthily.
🌱 Propagate
Use sterilized tools to cut branches with aerial roots at the nodes diagonally. Let them dry for 3-4 hours before placing them in soil or water for propagation. 1. For water propagation, avoid using a transparent container. Place the stem in water, and once roots appear, add hydroponic fertilizer. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant deeply in soil without fertilizer. After planting, avoid exposing to bright light. Gradually increase light exposure to help the plant adapt. Maintain high humidity and a temperature of 20-25°C.
🪴 Repot
Repotting in spring each year is recommended due to its relatively fast growth rate.
💊 Fertilize
During the growing seasons of spring and summer, it is recommended to use fertilizer 1-2 times a month, adhering to the recommended dosage. Avoid fertilizing immediately after repotting; wait 2-4 weeks before applying fertilizer.
😵 Toxicity
Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.
water
How to water Syngonium podophyllum
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Syngonium podophyllum Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Syngonium podophyllum need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Syngonium podophyllum likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Syngonium podophyllum at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Syngonium podophyllum prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
💬 Gardener's know-how
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Soil Mix
💬 Gardener's know-how
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Syngonium podophyllum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Syngonium, Species: Syngonium podophyllum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Central America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Syngonium |
| Species | Syngonium podophyllum |
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