Evergreen vine native to tropical South and Central America, it belongs to the family Araceae. In the natural environment Syngonium wound around trees and climbs up to the light and unusual blooms. At home, he blooms very rarely, but it compensates for the beauty of the leaves.
How does Syngonium
Depending on the variety Syngonium pleases interesting combination of colors. The leaves can be decorated with bright dashes and spots, in a different color: yellow, pink, red! Saturation of color depends on the lighting. Leaves resemble an arrow or heart, for life, they change their shape and acquires blade parts. The length creeper grow no more than two meters, and stem thickness is approximately two centimeters.
How to care
- rule One. Remember, this is a guest from the tropics! Syngonium loves a good watering and a warm shower once a month. Do not be lazy and regularly wipe with a cloth leaves, it is sensitive to dust. In no case can not be put to the heating system. Water for irrigation to defend two days.
- second rule. Transfer. Young shoots are transplanted each year, and the adults just once in two or three years. We look at the drainage holes if the roots look out, it's time to move to a larger pot.
- third rule. Keep pritemnennom place. Tender leaves is not necessary to keep the bright sun. Liana accustomed to the cabinet or in pots on the wall.
- rule Four. Trimming. Crown formed gardeners. Liana suffers pruning. Syngonium grown as basket plant, giving freedom shoots. If she put a stick, then, sensing support, she boldly let grow the top, surely wrapping impromptu "master"
Signs and superstition
Unfortunately, superstition was not spared this lovely and unpretentious establishment. However, they differ in irreconcilable contradiction.
On the one hand, the vines came under suspicion as plants that cast men in the house. On the other hand, Syngonium prescribed role of guardian of the family hearth. Variability of plants is able to change people for the better, liberating conservatives and helping socialize, introverts.
Studying Syngonium reviews of the owners, it can be concluded that these couples live happily and do not think of divorce.
It is said that his poisonous breath. It is likely that this is due to its latex. Yes, it is necessary to cut the gloves, as the juice is an irritant effect.
Of course, every florist decide. If you look at the plant it becomes anxious, it is best not to buy, just do not get along, even in the presence of good superstitions. In the case where Syngonium liked, dare it take! Green pet will thank for their care, taking all the negativity of the family.