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title: "I have not yet kept a Syngonium alive but I’m trying again. I got a…"
description: "I have not yet kept a Syngonium alive but I’m trying again. I got a small one at a box store, put it in chunky soil, did a pest treatment, and tied it to a…"
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community: "Syngonium Society"
author: "Union Leo"
published: "2026-01-25T09:10:24.979599Z"
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# I have not yet kept a Syngonium alive but I’m trying again. I got a…

_Posted by Union Leo on 2026-01-25_

I have not yet kept a Syngonium alive but I’m trying again. I got a small one at a box store, put it in chunky soil, did a pest treatment, and tied it to a chopstick to help it climb. The air is ~40%+ humidity \& it’s getting gentle direct light. I just ended its isolation after ~5 days. BUT I fear my problem is that I can’t stand crispy, discolored leaves. I will cut them. Is that going to kill my plant 😅 I promise I clean my scissors often

## 3 comments

### LaDonna commented on 2026-01-25

If it’s crispy \& discolored, wait until it’s droopy and if you gently tug them they’ll come right off. Clean your shears with rubbing alcohol and snip if you like, but just tugging them off is a cleaner look.

#### LaDonna replied on 2026-01-25

Ps— you’re going to want higher humidity if you can… aim for over 50%

### Phil commented on 2026-01-25

Crispy leaves? Need higher humidity.

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