Syngonium White

Syngonium plant belongs to the family Araceae. Syngonium is a perfect house plant. The five-lobed shape of Syngonium leaves represents the five Feng Shui elements water, fire, earth, wood and metal. Syngonium cream is easy to care for plant that is well adapted to indoor environments.

As a young plant, its leaves start out heart-shaped then gradually become arrowhead-shaped as it matures. Syngonium is an excellent air purifier plant that removes harmful chemicals from the environment. It can be used as a garden plant and also as an indoor house plant. The leaves of these plants are very beautiful and have a variegated pattern of cream white and green color.

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Natural indirect/artificial bright light is ideal for Syngonium plant growth.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 100 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (Chitra to Asoj) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, saaf fungicide or pesticides for primary treatment.

Don’t

• Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes/already wet soil.