Caring for your Syngonium Strawberry Ice - PlantyTown

Syngonium Strawberry Ice

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice is a beautiful houseplant with striking colors. It is also known as Arrowhead Plant, Goosefoot Plant, or Nephthytis. Here’s how to care for your Syngonium Strawberry Ice:


Scientific Name:
    Syngonium podophyllum 'Strawberry Ice'

Common Name(s):
   Syngonium Strawberry Ice

Native Environment:
    Rainforests of Mexico, West Indies, Central America

Variegation:
   Variegated (stable)

Toxicity:
   Toxic

Caring for your Syngonium Strawberry Ice

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice is a beautiful houseplant with striking colors. It is also known as Arrowhead Plant, Goosefoot Plant, or Nephthytis. Here’s how to care for your Syngonium Strawberry Ice:

Light Requirements

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some low light, but it won’t grow or produce new leaves as well. Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves, so avoid placing it in direct sun.

Watering

Water your Syngonium Strawberry Ice when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. Don’t let it dry out completely, but also don’t overwater it as this can cause root rot. During the winter, reduce watering as the plant’s growth slows down.

Humidity

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice enjoys slightly higher humidity. You can increase the humidity by misting the leaves or placing a humidifier nearby. Dry air can cause the leaves to dry out and turn brown on the edges.

Temperature

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice prefers warm temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. Avoid placing it in drafty areas or close to air conditioning or heating vents.

Soil

The Syngonium Strawberry Ice prefers well-draining, soil that is rich in organic matter. Use a potting mix that contains peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. Avoid using heavy garden soil as this can retain too much moisture and cause root rot.

Fertilizer

Feed your Syngonium Strawberry Ice with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Don’t fertilize during the winter as the plant’s growth slows down.

Propagation

You can propagate your Syngonium Strawberry Ice by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in water, moss, or a well-draining soil mix.

Pruning

Prune your Syngonium Strawberry Ice if it becomes leggy or if you want to encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the stems to the desired size or remove the entire stem at the base.

With proper care, your Syngonium Strawberry Ice can thrive and add a pop of color to your indoor space!

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