Syngonium or Arrowhead plant
Syngonium plant scientifically known as Syngonium podophyllum is a beautiful houseplant and also acts as an air purifier. The common name of this plant is arrowhead (vine or plant) and goosefoot. Syngonium is a fast-growing tropical plant that has variegated green and white leaves when grown indoors and large green leaves when grown outdoors. This plant mainly grows in moist and shady conditions on fertile soil. Following are the Syngonium plant benefits.
Habitat
Syngonium grows specifically in a moist shady place with a good amount of aeration.
Mode of propagation
Syngonium propagated mainly via the vegetative method of cutting as of this process stem segments with few leaves are cut and then placed on moist soil for a few days till it develops roots. Syngonium is mainly a climber or creeper in its nature, therefore, the stem of this plant develops roots whenever it touches the soil.
Uses
Syngonium is a beautiful foliage plant having arrow-shaped leaves. It can be used as a garden plant and also as an indoor house plant. The leaves of these plants are very beautiful and have a variegated pattern of cream white and green color. The plant gives a good lush green look to the indoor environment.
Syngonium plant benefits as an air purifier
Syngonium podophyllum also acts as an excellent air purifier. In a study done in the year 2013, it was found that the plant Syngonium removes benzene and formaldehyde from indoor environments.
Benzene is one of the major VOCs released and pollutes the indoor air. Main sources include attached garages, automobile exhaust, heating and cooking systems of the houses, and many solvents.
Formaldehyde is also another indoor air pollutant emitted from smoking, candles, incense, cosmetics, wall paints, etc.
How to take care of the Syngonium plant
Low to medium light is good for the proper growth of the Syngonium plant. The growth and development of this plant may be affected by direct sunlight. The soil should be rich in humus along with good draining and aerating capacity. The soil should be moist for the better growth of the plant. Water daily or alternate day depending upon the temperature of the environment. Use liquid fertilizer for good growth. Regular misting is required during dry weather otherwise normal misting once in two or three days is enough for its proper and healthy growth.
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