Syngonium is a great looking, elegant and versatile houseplant which needs only modest care.Its foliage attractive color will add up the beauty in your house and have the ability to cleanse the air you breathe.
Syngonium is a great looking, elegant and
versatile houseplant which needs only modest care.Its foliage attractive color
will add up the beauty in your house and have the ability to cleanse the air
you breathe.
What makes it special:
· NASA
recommended air purifier plant.
· Best for AC
rooms, office desk, etc.
· Best indoor
plant for low light condition.
· Low
maintenance plant.
· Attractive
foliage plant.
Sr |
Item name |
1 |
Syngonium podophyllum Mini Pixie - Plant |
2 |
4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Red) |
3 |
4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
Syngonium plant belongs to the family Araceae. Syngonium
podophyllum Mini Pixie plant is a perfect house plant. The five-lobed shape of
Syngonium leaves represents the five Feng Shui elements water, fire, earth,
wood and metal. Thus it perfectly balances Yin and yang energy and encourages
positive chi or energy.
Syngonium podophyllum Mini Pixie is easy to
care for plant that is well adapted to indoor environments. As a young plant,
its leaves start out heart-shaped, then gradually become arrowhead shaped as it
matures. Its white center on green leaves makes this a decorative and popular
house plant. Syngonium is an excellent air purifier plant that removes harmful
chemicals from the environment.
Plant Height |
6 inch (15 cm) |
Plant Spread |
4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Mini Pixie, Nephthytis, Arrowhead plant, Arrowhead vine,
Arrowhead philodendron. |
Maximum Reachable Height |
Up to 60 centimeters |
Flower Colour |
Creamy-White. |
Bloom Time |
Rarely bloom. |
Difficulty Level |
Easy. |
Sunlight
· Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for Syngonium plant growth.
Soil
· The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Watering
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
· Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
· Do not overwater the plant.
· As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
· Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
· During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
· Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
· Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
· For any insect attack or disease, you can use
Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
· Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
· keep away from the AC Vents.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your
location:
· Keep the plant in Natural indirect
/Artificial bright Light.
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
· Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after
receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight |
Natural indirect /artificial bright light. |
Watering |
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch)
in pot feels dry to touch. |
Soil |
Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic
content. |
Temperature |
18 to 30 degree Celsius |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.