Syngonium - home care and reproduction

This American liana has adapted to the climate of apartments in Russia and got along well in the new conditions. Undemanding to care, with the right care it pleases with lush growth and a beautiful combination of contrasting shades of green on sharp arrow-shaped leaves. Can braid a window with a lattice or live in a hanging pot. Belongs to the Aroid family. In apartments, the most common are Wendland, pixie, Arrow and an unusual view - pink.

Syngonium: home care

It will not be difficult to create comfortable conditions for this herbaceous vine, it is very tenacious, withstands disruptions in temperature and watering. Like all vines, it loves moisture and abundant light, but it can get along in partial shade, only the leaves will be elongated and facing the light source.

Attracts with its juicy greenery

A creeping plant weaves upward, relying on its aerial roots. To create a composition, it is enough to set a support in the center of the pot and pinch the tops of the shoots.

Site selection, temperature, lighting, humidity

Syngonium will feel great when decorating apartment walls, wardrobes and other furniture. An excellent option would be west and east windows. How to take care of the syngonium at home, promoting the active growth of vines:

• Lighting. The more it will be in the life of the syngonium, the larger the size of its leaves and thicker shoots will be. The light should be diffused, when direct rays hit, the leaves become faded and may even dry out at the edges.
• The temperature for a thermophilic vine in summer should be within 26 ° C, in winter not lower than 16 ° C. Sensitive to sudden changes and drafts. It actively grows outdoors in summer.
• Moisture is the main condition for the rich green color of the leaves. In the summer, you can spray it twice a day, once every two weeks arrange a shower, if the plant is bulky and difficult to bathe, wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. In winter, when the room temperature is above 20 ° C, it is enough to spray once a week with warm water. For additional moisture in the summer, expanded clay should be poured into the trays of the pot and the humidity should be maintained. In this case, the bottom of the pot should not touch the pebbles.

Can live on verandas and balconies, the main thing is to protect from direct sunlight

• Watering in summer is frequent and plentiful, but it is better to pour out excess water from the pan so that the roots do not rot. Before the next irrigation, you need to wait for the upper crust of the soil to dry out a little. In winter, watering as the soil dries out. If the room is cold enough, it is better not to moisten the plant at all.
• Fertilized during the period of active growth - from early summer to mid-autumn. The flower will be happy with mineral baits no more than once every three weeks.

Syngonium: reproduction

Syngonium does not bloom at home. If the seeds of this vine nevertheless fell into the hands, it is too early to rejoice, since the plant is very difficult to propagate in this way in apartments. But it can reproduce in simpler and more acceptable ways. Syngonium (almost every florist knows how to propagate correctly) can be grown:

• Cuttings. Propagation by cuttings of syngonium is the easiest and fastest way.Plucked off tops of shoots with at least two buds very quickly start up roots in water or immediately in soil mixture.
• By dividing the stem. The stalk does not have to be the tip of the shoot. A long vine can be divided into several parts, the main thing is that there are at least two nodules on the segment. Submerged stems will take root and, without waiting for new shoots, are ready for planting in the ground.

Cutting ready for planting

• By dividing the bush. Syngonium in the process of growth is able to multiply by shoots from the root, which then, when transplanted, can be planted in pots as new plants.
• By dividing the root. Long and unnecessary shoots after transplanting will also work well for the formation of a new bush of herbaceous vines. The main thing in this matter is not to confuse the top and bottom of the spine in order to put it in the water correctly. In two weeks, new shoots will be ready for planting.
• You can root both cuttings and parts of shoots and roots. A mixture of sand and peat, vermiculite, or a mixture of sand with the addition of activated carbon are suitable as soil. The pots are not needed too large, the soil is moistened by spraying.

After rooting, the first roots appear within 10 days.

Landing

As soon as roots appear on the shoots, the plant is ready for planting. To do this, be sure to take a pot with holes and a layer of drainage.

For decoration, you can install the support immediately during planting

It is located in the center right into the drainage, and the growing shoots entwine it in a circle. The soil for rooting syngonium needs light and loose. Equal parts of peat and sand work well. A transplant into a regular soil mixture can be done in the spring, but it is important not to forget to feed it.

Syngonium: transplant

As with many young indoor flowers, a syngonium transplant is required every spring. During this it is better to replace the soil completely. The root system does not braid the soil too much, therefore it is easily separated from it, making it possible to inspect them for rot and rinse them. The soil for the plant needs light and breathable. A good combination would be a mixture of woody and leafy soil + peat and sand in equal parts. You can also purchase a ready-made mixture for the Aroid family. After planting, the plant needs peace and warmth.

An adult plant needs to be transferred to a larger pot once every 2-3 years.

Crown formation

For active growth and decorative effect, the plant can be pinched. The first pinching after rooting of the bush should be done after a year, and sometimes two, depending on the density and length of the shoots. A plant suspended in a pot should also be formed by pinching, cutting off shoots that are too long.

Syngonium diseases and their causes

Most often, during care, you can hear only one problem in growing it - why the leaves of syngonium turn yellow. There may be several reasons for such a plant reaction, but they are all connected with improper care:

• The yellowness of the leaves begins from their edges, which subsequently dry out - a sign of low humidity, which is so necessary for this vine. It is necessary to increase the number of sprays, make wet drainage in the pan of the pot, arrange for the plant to bathe.
• If the leaf begins to turn yellow not from the edges and completely covers the surface of the leaf, this is a sign of a lack of trace elements. The plant wants feeding.
• Sometimes yellowness is called the pallor of the leaves, which have become almost white, replacing the rich green. The reason for this pallor is direct sunlight.
• Overflow of the plant will be visible by the loss of the luster of the surface of the leaves.If you do not allow the soil to dry out completely, stopping moistening, the next signal will be the appearance of purulent areas on the leaves and stems.

Leaves requiring fertilization

Sometimes pests settle on the leaves - aphids, thrips and scale insects. You can get rid of them with the help of special means. But yellowing and falling leaves will also be a sign of their appearance.

Syngonium: is it possible to keep at home

Fears in the direction of all weaving and creeping indoor plants are still scurrying among flower growers. Syngonium is not ivy to be a famous "muzhegon", it does not strangle its neighbors in pots and gets along well in compositions with other indoor plants. Is it possible to keep a syngonium flower at home, every florist decides for himself. In addition to his beautiful greenery, he fills the space around him with confidence and energy of action. At the workplace, he will help with his energy in making important decisions.

Syngonium is able to decorate any interior, acting as a full-fledged decorative element

Is syngonium poisonous or not

Yes, this herbaceous vine can irritate the skin with its sap. Because of this property, syngonium is considered poisonous. During transplants and pinching, you need to protect the skin from getting the juice of this plant on it.

Thus, syngonium is a wonderful flower for decoration, but it must be grown carefully, as its juice causes irritation. In addition, it is important to follow the care rules and provide the liana with the required conditions.