Syngonium podophyllum 'Panda' , also known as Syngonium 'Panda', is an attractive variety of Syngonium with leaves that feature a distinctive creamy white variegation against a dark green background. This cultivar is valued for its unique foliage and compact growth, making it ideal for indoor spaces where space is limited.
Origin: Like the classic Syngonium podophyllum, 'Panda' is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. This variety was specially selected for its variegated foliage and compact habit.
Growth: Syngonium 'Panda' is a climbing plant which can also be grown as a bushy plant if pruned regularly.
Flowers: Like most Syngoniums, 'Panda' can produce flowers, but they are generally inconspicuous and less impressive than the decorative foliage. The flowers are spathes, typical of members of the Araceae family, but they rarely appear in indoor conditions.
Substrate: Use a well-draining potting mix for tropical plants. The ideal substrate for this plant should include coconut coir, bark of varying sizes, pumice, perlite, and charcoal to provide good drainage while maintaining adequate humidity.
Toxicity: Syngonium 'Panda' contains calcium oxalate crystals which may be toxic if ingested. It is recommended to keep this plant out of reach of children and pets.
They grow in an environment where the temperature varies between 20 and 27 degrees C. The humidity varies between 60% and 70% and they receive bright indirect light. For your plant to thrive you should try to mimic these conditions.
SIZE: 12 cm
CARE: Easy
LIGHT:T his variety prefers medium indirect light but can tolerate low light levels. Too much direct light can burn the leaves, while too little light can cause the variegation to fade.
WATER: Watering should be regular, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Syngonium 'Panda' likes moisture, but it is important to avoid waterlogging which can lead to root rot.
HUMIDITY: A humidifier should do the trick - depending on where you stay.
ADVANTAGES: Pretty as all Syngoniums are.
Plants are delivered in nursery pots. We try our utmost to deliver a plant that looks similar to the one pictured - remember that no two plants look the same.
These plants endure massive shock when being transported, we acclimate and recover them before selling, but you are likely to find some dead roots if you remove the plants from the growing media, this is normal. We do not remove them from the growing media before shipping to check the roots for obvious reasons, but a plant that is growing happily for more than a month will keep on doing so unless there are drastic changes.
DO NOT repot this plant for at least 1 month after receiving it, the plant will go into shock again and reset the acclimation/recovery process, which can lead to death or an exceptionally long waiting time for new growth.
We look after our fellow planties, as many of our customers can attest to, if you experience problems with your plant, contact us, we will always assist.