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title: "My syngonium had to live in low light, got fungus gnats, and then got…"
description: "My syngonium had to live in low light, got fungus gnats, and then got jumped by cats... I was sure it was a goner, but after a repot and under an appropriate…"
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published: "2025-04-08T19:50:56.723823Z"
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# My syngonium had to live in low light, got fungus gnats, and then got…

_Posted by Rhus on 2025-04-08_

My syngonium had to live in low light, got fungus gnats, and then got jumped by cats... I was sure it was a goner, but after a repot and under an appropriate grow light, it seems to be clinging to life. Its new leaves are smaller and greener, and the petioles are shorter. Anyone have thoughts about what the problem could be? Too bright? Too dry? Under fertilized? Thank you all for your continued guidance!

## 1 comment

### Rhus commented on 2025-04-09

Oh also it's in lava rock, tropical soil, and perlite. I didn't have a good chunky mix at the time so I winged it, but I recently acquired some Molly's if that's a better medium.

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