Goosefoot-plant Syngonium podophyllum

Water

The soil mixture should be kept slightly moist in the spring and summer and slightly drier in the fall and winter. Do not allow it to dry out completely.
During the growing season (spring and summer), moisten the substrate as soon as the top layer dries out, and in winter two days afterwards.
In spring and summer - abundant watering 2-3 times a week. In the fall, the frequency of watering is reduced, and during the winter months, water very sparingly.

Light

It prefers bright indirect light but can adapt to low light. Direct sun may burn the leaves.

Temperature

In the spring and summer period - from 71 to 80 °F, in the winter time the plant should not be kept under 60 °F.

Pruning

Without pruning, the long stems of the vines will be bare at the bottom and the plant will look ugly. The first manipulation is to prune the top of the stems above the 6-7 leaf plate. Pruning is done in early summer. The tips of the young stems are pruned for better branching. With pruning, you can adjust the shape of the plant yourself: you can make a bush or grow a long liana.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

A loose, well-drained soil mixture is ideal for Goosefoot-Plant. 
You can make your own soil: sand, leaf, turf and peat in a 1:2:2:2 ratio.
However, but the plant is undemanding to the soil. Sufficient conditions are floral soil mixture with a small amount of peat.

Repotting

Young plants are actively growing and will need to be replanted annually, while mature plants need to be replanted about every 2 to 3 years.
If the roots have filled the whole pot or if the soil needs to be replaced with fresh - you can transplant in the spring into a larger pot.
The need for another transplant will be indicated by the tips of the roots that appeared in the drainage holes of the pot. Also, if growing in a cramped pot, roots may appear even on the surface of the soil.

Humidity & Misting

Syngonium does not like dry air, it prefers a moderately humid atmosphere.
A container with the plant is placed in a tray with wet stones, keramsite, and the bottom of the pot should not come into contact with water.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  All year round

• Outdoor

  Syngonium is an outdoor plant that relies on larger plants or trees for shade. 
  However, to grow the plant outdoors, temperature conditions must be maintained  otherwise it will die.
  If you want, you can grow Goosefoot-Plant outside in a pot in a suitable season. For example, summer.

• Hardiness zone

  10 - 12 USDA

Life cycle

The plant grows very fast and can add up to 12 inches of growth in 1 season. Growth is regulated by pruning under room conditions.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring

• Propagated by cuttings.
  Take cuttings of the desired length just below the node. Remove a few lower leaves from each cuttings. Do not spare, as they will most likely die anyway.
  Place the cuttings in water or soil. Make sure 2-3 nodes are covered with water or soil.
  Propagating in water is more popular, not only because it's easier, but mainly because you can see the progress better.
  Change the water every 5-7 days to refresh and maintain the level. Water the cuttings every 4-5 days. Don't let the soil dry out.
  Once the cuttings are rooted, they can be planted in a basic pot that is the right size.

Pests

Spider mite, Diaspididae, Coccidae, Mealybug, Aphid

Diseases

Root Rot, Powdery mildew