fertilizer for syngonium plant Syngonium Neon

fertilizer for syngonium plant Syngonium NeonWhat's the best soil for Syngonium? Syngonium are part of the Araceae family, related to the Philodendron. Their soil preferences are similar too, and Syngonium are also superb candidates for growing in Leca. I find my Syngonium family in general (Albo, Mojito and more), love being kept on lightly moist, and can be very thirsty when in a bright light position, so it's best to pick soil that allows for that. I keep mine in Bioleaf potting mix, which is

What's the best soil for Syngonium? 

Syngonium are part of the Araceae family, related to the Philodendron. Their  soil preferences are similar too, and Syngonium are also superb candidates for growing in Leca. I find my Syngonium family in general (Albo, Mojito and more), love being kept on lightly moist, and can be very thirsty when in a bright light position, so it's best to pick soil that allows for that. 

I keep mine in Bioleaf potting mix, which is a custom blend of orchid bark, pumice, worm castings, fern fibre and more. If yours are as thirsty as mine, you might like to add a little vermiculite in there too for added water retention. You want a balance between free draining and water retention. I wouldn't go full orchid mix or succulent mix or they'll likely dry out too fast, and you'll be watering all the time. Syngonium are great candidates for hydro and semi-hydro too. Have a read of the beginners guide to growing in Leca if you're interested in giving it a go.

What water requirements do Pink Syngonium have?

Not too dry, not too wet, evenly, lightly moist is just right. Better too dry than too wet though if you have to choose, but she won't like being left dry for too long. I am guilty of a 'wet and forget' approach to watering myself, so I tend to underwater, which these girls handle well. I water again when the soil is dry down to about half way to 3/4 of the way down.

If you leave it too long they will droop and wilt, and leaves can curl and go crispy. If caught in time they recover fine. A definite candidate for a pot with drainage hole. Don't risk a soggy bum! I water mine about once a fortnight in winter and up to twice a week in summer, but of course watering frequency depends on your conditions. 

Which fertilizer is best for Syngonium?

Although they can be fast growers, I prefer to fertilise 'weekly weakly' which just means fertilising lightly, every time you water. I don't find Synognium to be heavy feeders, but that doesn't mean they should be 'starved'. If you do grow in Leca, fertilising is a must as Leca doesn't provide any nutrients like organic mediums do.