Syngonium 'New Dew' Ø5.5cm

Syngonium 'New Dew' is a modern cultivar from the Araceae family, distinguished by its sagittate leaves in pastel shades of salmon-pink, cream, and pale green that shift as the leaf matures. Compact and easy to care for, this tropical plant brings a touch of delicacy and freshness to any indoor space. Growth and development Syngonium 'New Dew' has a compact growth habit in the juvenile stage, forming a dense rosette of leaves on short to medium petioles. With age, the plant begins to send out longer stems with a climbing tendency, which can be trained on a moss pole or allowed to trail freely. On a vertical support, the leaves tend to grow larger and begin the transition to the mature lobed form - a fascinating process to observe. To maintain the compact habit and arrowhead-shaped leaves, the elongating stems can be periodically trimmed. Growth rate is moderate - slower than classic green cultivars (such as Syngonium 'White Butterfly'), because the variegated areas contain less chlorophyll and photosynthesise less efficiently. A plant in good conditions produces one to two new leaves per month during the growing season. Branching is natural and can be encouraged by pinching growing tips, resulting in a bushier, more compact plant. Light: Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the delicate leaves and bleaches the pastel tones. Insufficient light dramatically reduces the pink colouration, turning leaves green. An east or north-facing window is ideal. Temperature: 18-25°C optimal. Minimum 13°C - below this, growth stops and leaves may suffer. Does not tolerate cold draughts. Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm have dried. Summer: twice weekly; winter: once weekly. Avoid standing water in the saucer. Humidity: 60-80% ideal. Adapts to 40-50% but grows better with higher humidity. Foliar misting or a pebble tray helps. Substrate: Well-draining, aerated mix: peat (40%) + perlite (30%) + pine bark (20%) + activated charcoal (10%). Alternatively, aroid-specific substrate. Fertilisation: Monthly during the growing season (April-September) with balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 20-20-20) diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in winter. Propagation: By stem cuttings with a node and aerial root, placed in water or moist substrate. Water rooting takes 2-3 weeks. Best period: spring to summer. Specifications Pot diameter: 5.5 cm Total height (incl. pot): 10 cm