Syngonanthus chrysanthus 'Mikado'

This Brazilian plant, the Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ looks really very special. It has a coronet of thin leaves that lie almost flat on the ground. From the centre of this coronet several dead straight, thin stalks will grow. On the tip of the stalk a white, round flower will develop. This is indeed a unique plant for your home or at the office. It is worth taking a look at the other Araflora products to find attractive accessories for the Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’.

The Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ likes a light spot and if kept sufficiently moist, it can tolerate direct sun. The potting soil must always stay moist and that is best realised by watering from below. High humidity is conductive to the good growth of the Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’. The maximum temperature for this Brazilian species is 12° Celsius [53.6°F], but ideal is an ambient temperature of 18° Celsius [64.4F] to 30° Celsius [86°F]. The Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ thrives in a small container filled with light, permeable potting soil. Be careful with the amount of fertilizer you use, the Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ is very quickly given too much. Do take a look at the substrates Araflora has for sale.