This cultivar is distinguished by and coveted for its vibrant white and green foliage.
Syngonium Albo Care
Syngonium albo is a fairly low-maintenance houseplant.
Light
Providing the right kind and amount of light is key to sustaining syngonium albo variegation.
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A full day of bright, indirect light is ideal.
Bright direct light can burn white leaves, which are weaker and more easily damaged.
Not enough light will cause a loss of variegation, with foliage remaining green.
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Inside, place near a northeast or west-facing window, or use grow lights.
Outdoors, dappled sunlight is ideal, as these plants naturally grow on forest floors.
Place where the plant receives afternoon shade.
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Soil
Syngonium albo plants grow best inslightly acidic,fertile, and well-draining potting mixes.
Combine high-quality potting soil with bark and perlite in equal amounts.
Another good combination is one-half high-quality potting soil mixed with one-quarter perlite and one-quarter coconut coir or moss.
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Water
Regularly check the soil and water when the top two inches are dry to the touch.
Plants grown outside in the summer may require more frequent watering than those grown indoors.
Look out for drooping leaves, since it’s a sign your plant is too wet.
If grown outdoors, bring the plant inside when temperatures drop below 60 degrees.
This tropical plant proliferates in humidity levels of 50 to 60 percent.
To increase moisture in the air, place the pot on apebble tray, or add a humidifier.
Be sure to water the plant before feeding.
If you prefer the look of a climber, add amoss polefor support.
Keep in mind that the leaf shape becomes more stylized as the foliage matures.
The most reliable method is to root cuttings in water.
Rooting in sphagnum moss is the second-best approach.
Plan to repot every other year or every third year, depending on pruning and plant size.
Choose a pot one size larger or 2 inches wider in diameter.
Remove insects and eggs with a damp cloth and apply horticultural or neem oil for severe infestations.
Sensitive to several pathogens, syngonium albo can be affected by myrothecium leaf spot.
The fungus causes dark brown spots on leaf margins.
Remove infected leaves, and treat the plant with a fungicide.
confirm there is good air flow around the plant.
Additionally, bacterial leaf and stem rot show up as dark brown spots with yellow rings.
verify the plant does not stand in wet soil.
Drooping Leaves
The large, decorous leaves should be held upright on the stems.
If the potting mix is extremely soggy, you may need to repot it with fresh soil.
It’s not uncommon for leaves to droop after repotting.
Loss of Variegation
Bright indirect light is critical for maintaining variegation that makes syngonium albo unique.
A grow light may also help maintain variegation for indoor plants.
Place a humidifier near your plant, especially during summer months.
Due to its popularity, it may be difficult to find one.
Look for retail outlets that specialize in tropical plants or reliable sources online.
Without support, syngonium albo will begin to trail, and it will continue to grow same-shaped leaves.
Because syngonium albo is such a vigorous grower, it won’t take long to have a bushy plant.
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