Syngonium podophyllum ‘Neon Robusta’ is an ever-green climber belonging to Africa. The plant is a popular indoor decorative vine and forms hanging baskets, terrariums and table-pots. The leaves have an iridescent pink shade on the upper side with pure green color underneath. Arrow-head juvenile leaves grow to get a mature multi-lobed appearance. The compact plant body grows dense, branch-less stems having aerial roots or nodes for climbing. This low-maintenance and easy to propagate plant is suitable even for the beginners. Let us learn more about the Syngonium Neon Robusta plant along with its care and propagation.
Universal fertilizer is granular and mineral product intended for fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Optimal temperature range for the plant is 60 to 85 °F.( 15 to 29 °C). These plants are not frost hardy. Thus, prefer keeping them in a warm area as soon as the days get cold.
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Crystals of calcium oxalate are present in all parts of this plant body. These are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion may lead to health issues like allergy, salivation and ulceration of mouth, lips and throat. Thus, we always recommend keeping your pets and kids away from the Syngonium plants.
