How to maintain a synnonium? Full guide

How to maintain a synnonium: Complete Guide

The family of Syngonium includes many species, all famous for their tropical and their arrow-shaped leaves, elegant and graphic.

From tropical forests of'Central and South America, These plants offer a touch of green and exotic freshness in your interior.

The Syngonium are particularly appreciated for their ease of'maintenance and their ability to'adapt to various conditions. Their spectacular leaves vary in shape and in color, ranging from bright green to rosy or silver shades according to varieties.

Although'they are easy to grow, the synniam requires special attention in terms of'watering, of light, and d'humidity to thrive fully.

This article will guide you through the essential steps to maintain your Syngonium in full-health.

1. Exposure to light: Where to place your Synonium ?

The Syngonium prefer a indirect and moderate light. An extent too intense can burn its delicate leaves while'a too weak light will slow growth and make the leaves smaller and less colorful.

Place your plant near'a window oriented to the'is or to the'west, where she can receive a soft light without being exposed directly to the hot sun.

If your piece lacks light, you can complete with a growth lamp to promote better development.

2. Watering: Finding the right balance, how to water your Synonium ?

THE'watering is a key factor to maintain a healthy synony.

These plants no'do not appreciate the'excess of'water, and the soil must be slightly dry between two watering. An excess of'moisture can cause the root rot.

How to know when watering ?

Insert your finger into the floor to check the'moisture. If the earth is dry under the first centimeters, c'is the moment of'water. Use from the'water at room temperature and be careful not to leave'water stagnate in the saucer under the pot.

3. Temperature and humidity: create an optimal environment

The Syngonium prefers an ambient temperature between 18 ° C and 25 ° C, which corresponds to most interiors.

Although'it tolerates moderate humidity, this plant will develop more in a wet environment, recalling its tropical habitat of'origin. A moisture of'at least 50% is ideal, especially during the hottest months.

To increase the'moisture, place your plant on a pebble tray filled with'water, use a humidifier or brumisez regularly the leaves of your synonium. (especially in summer)

4. Fertilization: Feed your Syngonium

To promote a vigorous growth, Fertilize your Syngonium between one to twice a month during the active growth period (spring and summer).

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.In the fall and winter, reduce the frequency of fertilizer intake, as the plant between vegetative rest.

We advise you our Green plant fertilizers, easy to use and very efficient.

5. Reprange: When and how to do it ?

The Syngonium requires a repotation every 1 to 2 years, depending on its growth. If you see the roots come out of drainage holes or if the plant seems congested in its pot, it's time to win.

Choose a bored pot, preferably transparent, slightly larger than the previous one and use a well-draining soil.

The transparent pot will allow you to'observeThe'évolution du système racinaire and to monitor easily l'humidity of the substrate, thus helping to Avoid excess d'water or, on the contrary, periods of drought too long ..

We advise you for repotting, a mixture composed of terreau enriched of'Essential elements, Coconut flashes, and perlite, to remember the'moisture while allowing good drainage.

Our "Thread"will respond perfectly to the requirements of the synnium. Do you make life easier and enjoy'a custom mix that will promote healthy and sustainable growth.

6. Size and maintenance : Keep your plant fit

The Syngonium does not require much size, but it is advisable to remove yellowed or damaged leaves to promote new growth and maintain a neat appearance.

Use clean scissors or a sterilized secator to cut rods or unwanted leaves

7What forPut a tutor with a synnium

In their natural habitat, the Syngonium are climbing plants who use the trees for support and to climb towards the light. At'interior, it is recommended to'add a guardian (in coconut fibers or sphagnum moss) to imitate this natural environment.

The tutor allows the synnium of s'to hook, promoting a vertical growth while helping to maintain its solid stems. This prevents the rods of falling or s'Spread too much, and gives a more compact appearance.

It will also have for effect on promoting of leaves more mature.

8. How to store a synonyum? Step by step guide for successful cuttings.

Like the Philodendron, the Syngonium can be easily propagated by slat of stem.

Choose a healthy rod with at least two nodes.

Cut under a node and place the cutting in the'water or directly in a suitable soil as our "Monstera soil"or in sphagnum moss.

Sphagnum is an ideal substrate to make the cuttings go because she keeps the'humidity and allows a excellent oxygenation which promotes the growth of the first roots.

We then advise you, or, to do roar the water cutting, (remember to change the'water about 1 time a week) or sphagnosed.

Keep the cutout in a place hot with a indirect light up'That roots grow, usually in a few weeks.

Once the cuttings have carried well, plant them in a hole, of transparent preference, with a suitable substrate.

The transparent pot will allow you to'observeThe'évolution du système racinaire and to monitor easily l'humidity of the substrate, thus helping to Avoid excess d'water or, on the contrary, periods of drought too long.

9. Common problems and solutions

The Syngonium is a resistant plant, but it can sometimes present problems if the conditions of culture are not respected.

If you notice yellowish leaves, it can be caused by an excess of'water or lack of light. At'inverse brown leaves can indicate a lack of'moisture or insufficient watering.

Follow the recommendations of'watering and light mentioned above to avoid these problems.

TIP: The Syngonium can be sensitive to parasites such as chanets, aphids and red spiders.

Inspect regularly to prevent possible signs of'infestation.

In case of'infestation, treat with natural and biological methods as the black soap.

Find on the product sheet of our black soap for plantsOur biological recipe to fight against pests.

For more'effectiveness, we advise you to'apply the solution with our pair of cleaning gloves for microfiber plants

It will allow youof'Smoothly eliminate unwanted.

If you face a invasion of flying harmful like the potting fly or the thrips etc, our filled yellow trapsAre a solution very effective to fight them.

Conclusion

The Syngonium is a versatile tropical plant and easy to maintain which can bring a touch of lush greenery to any interior space.

By following these practical tips, You will make sure that your plant remains healthy and prosperous, while embellishing your environment.

NO'do not forget that every Syngonium to its specific needs, then monitor your plant regularly and adjust the care according to its development.

Here are our expert advice:

1. Place your Syngonium near'a window, avoiding the direct sun.

2. Sprinkle when the soil is dry under the first layer of potting soil to avoid excess d'water.

3. Hold a ambient temperature, without currents'fresh air.

4. Increase'humidity around the plant if possible, especially in summer.

5. Use a soil well draining, like our "Beater substrate"To promote its development.

6. Tutting your syngonium to remind him of his natural environment and stimulate growth.

7. Cut easily from healthy stems to multiply your plant.

8. Inspect regularly the leaves to prevent infestations.

9. Clean the leaves for stimulate photosynthesis, thanks to our pair of microfiber glovesAnd keep the plant in great shape.