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title: "I have a few different syngoniums but I recently got this variegated…"
description: "I have a few different syngoniums but I recently got this variegated one. It’s super sad and keeps dropping leaves and I’m not sure why. Am I overwatering it?…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mo"
published: "2026-01-24T22:37:33.478431Z"
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# I have a few different syngoniums but I recently got this variegated…

_Posted by Mo on 2026-01-24_

I have a few different syngoniums but I recently got this variegated one. It’s super sad and keeps dropping leaves and I’m not sure why. Am I overwatering it? Does it need more sun? Or does it need something since it’s variegated?  
The roots look great, no pests, and I used a special mix for soil so I’m not worried about that.  
The leaves turn yellow and drop off.

Pic on the left is when I first repotted it and right one is today

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WtTpm2EFG5lX8EfbE8imghpn-W_AtkawyHC2B0IL2Rk/Xr767YckQuS5-LlEIlcQ8A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WtTpm2EFG5lX8EfbE8imghpn-W_AtkawyHC2B0IL2Rk/p8z34WPoQk2u87LBJubRgQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-01-25

are the leaves crisping? it probably needs more humidity. in my experience, variegated plants are especially vulnerable when there's low humidity. they don't like it when the air is dry.

#### Mo replied on 2026-01-25

Yeah, it is crispy. I’ll try putting it next to my humidifier. Thanks!

### Madison commented on 2026-01-25

Some questions I’d ask in order to diagnose properly: How much do you let the potting mix dry out in between waterings? What kind of light does it currently receive?

#### Mo replied on 2026-01-31

It’s in an east facing window currently and I don’t let it get bone dry but not moist.

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