My grandmother (she passed away in 2020) gave me this plant in 2003 when my daughter was born. It’s NOT doing well. The leaves are dying rapidly. I’ve posted before and after pictures. Planta tells me it needs to be repotted. Please help.
syngonium are really susceptible to pests — check the leaves really thoroughly for any sign of them. spider mites maybe. the good news is that you can pretty easily propagate these from cuttings with nodes, of which you have plenty. Definitely get it out of that pot and see what’s going on with the roots and get some good fresh soil & fertilizer
4 Me gusta Thank you! I have had a spider mite infestation in other plants, but this one looks fine.
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It may need repotting if it’s been in the same pot 11 years so check the roots. Repot in a well draining soil or mix standard (non peat moss) potting soil with extra perlite, if needed. I would trim off all of the bare or limp vines and propagate, propagate, propagate! They grow roots fast in water. There will be several cuttings to share the memories with family and to give away to friends.
4 Me gusta I’ve already given away a huge propagated plant to my mom. I’m worried sick about this plant! It has sentimental value.
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Syngoniums live about 20 years, which it sounds like this plant is older than that. However, propagating will reset that time. So the original roots are probably dying, but you can chop any green vines to propagate and give the plant new life.
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I agree with everyone’s advice here, especially with an older plant. Completely understand the fear of losing an older plant. I’ve got a 30 year old that’s my mother’s cutting of my grandmother’s 60+ Jade plant, and I’ve essentially been put in charge of its care, which is what got me into the houseplant keeping hobby. As mine became pretty rootbound and attached to newly hydrophobic soil, I took it to my local nursery to get repotted. You could call any that might be around you to see if they offer it. If not, you can try repotting it yourself. Check the roots for rot when doing so, and if there is root rot or just dead, dried up roots, trim them away and soak the roots in a mix of 1 part hydrogen peroxide, 2 parts water for 30 minutes, then gently dry the roots with a paper towel and repot it in new soil. I would avoid using miracle grow, especially if you live in a more humid climate, as their soil often contains too much peat and can stay moist for too long, leading to overwatering and root rot. I’d definitely recommend repotting with anything Espoma or Foxfarm brand! Though it might seem a little sad or frightening to do so, chopping off any dying or dead stems, leaves, and flowers can help the plant recover faster and prioritize making new growth. Definitely check the roots, and trim away any roots that have rotted. You can add some hydrogen peroxide to the water the next time you water it to help with root growth. Hope this helps! Good luck with reviving it!
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