Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk'

The Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' prefers moderate to bright indirect light, without direct exposure to the sun.

In its natural habitat, it grows under the cover of Central American tropical forests, where the light is filtered by the canopy. Indoors, an east- or west-facing window, 1 to 2 meters from the glass, well reproduces these conditions. Light plays an essential role in the intensity of its pink hues: the better the exposure, the more colorful the foliage remains.

In summer, be careful not to let direct rays hit the leaves between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. In winter, you can move the plant closer to the window to compensate for the decrease in sunlight.

Important tip 🌿A location that is too dark would make its pastel colors fade and slow down its growth.For low-light rooms, our full-spectrum grow light faithfully mimics natural light, without harmful UV rays.

Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' is toxic to cats, dogs, and young children.

Like all plants in the Araceae family, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in all parts of the plant, including the leaves, stems, and sap. If ingested, these crystals cause mechanical irritation to the oral mucosa, throat, and digestive tract.

If ingested, observed symptoms include oral pain and burning, excessive salivation, vomiting, and gastric irritation. These symptoms are generally localized and disappear within a few hours, without causing serious systemic poisoning in adults. For very young children and small animals, a veterinary or medical consultation is still recommended.

What precautions should be taken on a daily basis?

Place your Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' out of reach, on a shelf or piece of furniture inaccessible to pets and young children.

With a carefully chosen location, this plant can safely coexist in a household with pets or children, provided it remains out of reach.

The leaves of the Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' most often turn yellow due to overwatering, insufficient light, or a nutrient deficiency.

• If the leaves turn yellow and become limp, the problem is generally caused by too much water, which leads to the early stages of root rot.
• If the leaves gradually turn yellow while remaining firm and dry, the plant is often lacking light or fertilizer.
• If the yellowing is accompanied by small light-colored spots, a dull appearance, or fine webbing, it may be a spider mite infestation, which is common indoors, especially in dry conditions.

In the Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk', yellowing accompanied by a loss of its characteristic pink hues almost always indicates insufficient light: its colored pigments depend directly on the intensity of the light it receives.

Important tip 🌿One or two old leaves turning yellow from time to time is completely normal.However, you should be concerned if several leaves turn yellow quickly or if the problem spreads to the young leaves.

In the event of a spider mite infestation, choose our biological spider mite control solutions, which are effective and safe for the plant.

The Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' is ideally repotted in spring, between March and May, when growth actively resumes.

Repotting is necessary when:

• roots grow out of the drainage holes,
• growth slows down,
• or the growing medium compacts too quickly after watering.

Generally, repotting every 2 years is sufficient for an adult plant.

After receiving your Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk', wait 2 to 3 weeks before repotting it: this acclimatization period allows it to adapt to its new environment without additional stress.

Choose a pot 2 to 3 cm wider than the old one, which must have drainage holes. Our clear pots for observing roots after repotting are ideal: their transparency makes it easy to monitor root recovery without disturbing the plant.

We recommend our premium growing media made in France, designed for drainage, aeration, and healthy growth.

1. Gently remove the plant from its pot, tapping it if necessary.
2. Gently untangle the roots if they are very compact, without breaking them.
3. Place a layer of growing medium, position the plant upright, and fill in without burying the crown.

Important tip 🌿After repotting, water to help settle the growing medium. Repotting every two years is sufficient.

Fertilize the Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' every 2 to 3 weeks from March to October with a liquid fertilizer diluted in the watering water.

From November to February, reduce fertilization significantly or stop it altogether. This is the plant's dormant period.

Properly dosed fertilization promotes:

• denser, more vibrant foliage,
• steady growth,
• and greater plant resilience.

For the Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk', regular and balanced fertilization directly helps maintain the intensity of its characteristic pink and cream hues, which make this highly sought-after variety so distinctive.

👉 For best results, we recommend our concentrated liquid fertilizer for tropical plants, which is easy to dose and delivers quickly visible results.

Important tip 🌿Never fertilize dry soil: this could burn the roots. Water first, then apply the fertilizer 2 to 3 days later.

Water the Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' when the potting mix has dried out thoroughly, approximately every 7 to 10 days in summer and every 10 to 15 days in winter. Use room-temperature water.

How to know when to water?

The finger test remains the most reliable method: insert your index finger 2 to 3 cm into the potting mix. If the mix is dry, it is time to water.

The Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' is particularly sensitive to hard water, which can cause whitish spots on its delicate leaves: preferably use filtered water or water that has been left to sit overnight in an open container before use.

Important tip: If in doubt, wait rather than watering. Plants tolerate a lack of water better than an excess, which causes root rot.

Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk' can be propagated by stem cuttings with at least one node, ideally in spring or early summer when growth is active.

Preparing the cuttingSelect a healthy stem bearing 1 to 2 leaves and at least one clearly visible node. Make a clean cut just below the node using our stainless steel straight-tip plant snips to reduce the risk of infection.

1. Take an 8 to 12 cm cutting with at least one node and remove the lower leaves, leaving only 1 to 2 leaves at the top.
2. Place the cutting in one of our clear propagation pots filled with clean water, or directly into slightly damp live sphagnum moss for better results.
3. Place the cutting in a bright area away from direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20 to 25°C, with good ambient humidity.

Live sphagnum moss is particularly suitable for propagating Syngonium 'Strawberry Milk': it maintains constant moisture around the node while preventing rot. Once roots are visible and well developed, transplant into a well-draining aroid potting mix enriched with biostimulants.

Important tip 🌿The first roots usually appear within 2 to 4 weeks. Wait until the roots reach 3 to 5 cm before transplanting to ensure optimal establishment.