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Pink Syngonium

4.7 out of 5 (12 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Pink Syngonium

Syngonium podophyllum is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant with beautiful arrowhead shaped leaves. You’ll often see these plants grown in their juvenile stage, but given something to climb on and abundant sunlight you may see them mature into their adult stage! The leaf shape changes as they mature and may even appear to split into three individual leaves. In the wild they can climb up to 65 feet tall. Be sure to handle them with care, as their sap contains oxalic acid which can be very irritating to the skin and eyes. 👀

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Syngonium podophyllum 'Pink'

Genus

Syngonium

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Pink Syngonium

💦 Water

How often to water your Pink Syngonium

Pink Syngonium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Pink Syngonium in your home

Pink Syngonium can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pink Syngonium in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pink Syngonium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pink Syngonium: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pink Syngonium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Pink Syngonium is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Pink Syngonium →

Common Pink Syngonium Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Pink Syngonium prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pink Syngonium Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pink Syngonium can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pink Syngonium Light Requirements →

Pink Syngonium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Pink Syngonium Toxicity to Cats →

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💨 Humidity

Pink Syngonium prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Pink Syngonium Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Pink Syngonium does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pink Syngonium →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pink Syngonium →

💩 Fertilizer

Pink Syngonium should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pink Syngonium →

❄️ Dormancy

Pink Syngonium does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

🌎 Native Region

Pink Syngonium is native to Central America.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Pink Syngonium is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

How and When to Prune Pink Syngonium →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pink Syngonium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pink Syngonium Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Pink Syngonium can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Pink Syngonium →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Pink Syngonium

Pink Syngonium

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 9

Fast grower 8

Easy to propagate 3

Large, lush leaves 3

Blooms easily 2

Browns easily 2

@@growwithme

36 Plants

3,022 XP

San Francisco, CA

06/17/2021

Love the strawberry pink color of the foliage

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Pink Syngonium plant photo by @growwithme named Strawberry Shortcake on Greg, the plant care app.

@@PinkandGreen

26 Plants

628 XP

Kippa-Ring, Queensland

06/04/2021

Syngoniums are great for any type of grower. They can grow in bright or low light, and in just water too, they seem to have few pests. Lots of variety and colours, I love these plants! I make sure to rotate the pot to get even growth.

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Pink Syngonium plant photo by @PinkandGreen named Ariana on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Plantsong

18 Plants

4,599 XP

05/22/2021

My pink seems to be reverting?? But it’s a good plant overall, fast grower, doesn’t brown easily. Pleasant looking to the eye.

Blooms easily

Fast grower

Pink Syngonium plant photo by @Plantsong named Folasade on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Anah7077

117 Plants

4,332 XP

Corona, CA

04/15/2021

It’s been very easy so long as you don’t let the soil dry FULLY out. Dryness will cause lower leaves to dry/drop, but I don’t mind it because it’s constantly pumping out new growth.
Never tried propagating, but they can easily be divided.

Fast grower