Syngonium x 'Neon Pink'

Syngonium x ‘Neon Pink’ is a cultivar with beautiful aesthetics that belongs to the Araceae family. The philodendron genus is closely related to the Syngonium genus. Syngonium plants are also known as arrowhead plants and as the goosefoot plants because of the way their leaves are shaped. The leaves of Syngonium x ‘Neon Pink’ can get different shades of pink or become more green all depending on the amount of the light the plant receives. Too much light will remove the pink colour. During its maturation the leaves of Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ will get more and more lobes. The plant also has a rather unpredictable growth since it tends to go upwards at first but then it might starts to produce vines or go on climbing vigorously. Araflora advises to place Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ at a place out of reach from pets and little children while the plant is toxic when consumed.

Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ is a plant that prefers indirect but bright light conditions but will do fine in a spot with low light levels too. Try to prevent bright indirect light since this can damage and discolour the leaves. The optimum humidity level for Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ is around 60% to 70%, try to keep the humidity level above 40% to secure its livelihood. Araflora advises to spray the plant every now and then to boost its vitality. Araflora supplies Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ with a fertile and well-draining soil that also has a decent water retention capacity, the soil needs to be kept moist. Watering of the soil can be done when the top few centimetres is dry to touch, mostly this means watering twice a week during the warmer months and once a week during wintertime. Avoid drenching the soil, for Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ having too dry conditions is less worrisome than too wet conditions. Nutrition can be given once a month with a water-soluble fertilizer that is diluted to half of its strength. Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ thrives with a temperature of 15°C-26°C, the plant won’t like it when the temperature drops below 10°C. If needed, for example when roots start to grow outside of the pot, Araflora advises to repot Syngonium x ’Neon Pink’ during the growing season.