Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne'

Syngonium plants are native to the tropics of Central and South America, however many cultivars have been bred like Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne'. Officially Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' is a cultivar from Syngonium podophyllum Schott. The leaves of Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' are mix of light green with bright pink around its veins. The sides of the stems also have a pink glow on them. The intensity of the pink glow around its veins is determined by the light exposure of the plant. Due to the shape of their leaves Syngonium plants are nicknamed as arrowhead or goosefoot plant. Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' is a real climber that will appreciate some kind of support like a moss pole. Araflora advises to keep Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' at a spot unreachable for little children and pets, because the plant is toxic when ingested.

Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' is tolerant to low light levels, but thrives with bright indirect light. If you place the plant in direct light its leaves can discolour and/or get scorched. Araflora provides Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' with a well-draining soil that should be kept slightly moist during the growing season and can be a bit drier during the autumn and winter months. Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' prefers a humidity level above 60%, but it can cope with lower humidity levels. Placing the pot on a kind of pebble tray filled with a bit of water can help sustaining a sufficient humidity level. Araflora advises to mist Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne’ two times a week. Every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' can receive some regular water soluble houseplant fertilizer. Syngonium podophyllum 'Roxanne' has a rather broad optimum temperature range from 17 to 27 degrees Celsius, try to avoid dropping the temperature below 10 degrees Celsius.