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title: "Planta says my syngonium is a medium drinker, however, I have heard…"
description: "Planta says my syngonium is a medium drinker, however, I have heard they like to dry out a bit. Can anyone give me a percentage of dryness in which this plant…"
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# Planta says my syngonium is a medium drinker, however, I have heard…

_Lagt ut av Lynda den 2025-05-17_

Planta says my syngonium is a medium drinker, however, I have heard they like to dry out a bit. Can anyone give me a percentage of dryness in which this plant will optimally thrive? TIA!

## 6 kommentarer

### Dondoo52 kommenterte den 2025-05-18

I allow mine to mostly dry in between waterings.

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#### Lynda svarte den 2025-05-18

How do you measure the moisture content in your syngonium… a stick, your finger, or a moisture meter, and what reading do you look for? If this sounds silly, I’m just trying to figure out my plant… 🙄!

### StormLover kommenterte den 2025-05-18

I use a stick. And as above wait till almost dry.. almost no soil sticks to stick.

#### Lynda svarte den 2025-05-18

TXS so much! My plant and I appreciate this info…🪴!

### Dondoo52 kommenterte den 2025-05-19

I typically use a meter but for this plant, I use a stick bc it is in my office. I have wooden skewers that I insert to the bottom, leave them for a couple of minutes then check for any moisture or soil sticking. If neither, then it is dry. If I will be out a few days, I have watered when there is a little moisture and all was well. I won’t water if it hasn’t been at least a week. It all depends on your pot size, light level and how much water you use.

#### Lynda svarte den 2025-05-20

TXS for your info! I’m going to add this plant to my “stick list”!

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