Syngonium ‚Pink Rolli‘ – Care

The Pink Rolli likes it bright, but it can't tolerate direct sun – it burns the sensitive, pink leaf areas quite quickly. A spot by an east or west window with plenty of indirect light is ideal. The color intensity depends heavily on the light exposure: the brighter the location, the stronger the pink will remain. In a more shaded spot, it will continue to grow, but it will lose some of its color depth and tend to develop longer, thinner shoots in search of more light.

Water when the top layer of soil (roughly the top 2-3 cm) has dried out – the rest of the root ball can remain evenly lightly moist. The Pink Rolli doesn't tolerate waterlogging well and reacts more sensitively to it than to dry soil, so water sparingly if in doubt. Hanging, limp leaves are usually a sign of thirst and will normally perk up quickly after watering.

During the growth phase in spring and summer, the Pink Rolli tolerates feeding every 2 to 4 weeks with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer well. How exactly you dose depends on the specific product – follow the package instructions rather than a general rule. In winter, it is sufficient to noticeably reduce feeding, as growth slows down during this time with pure window light. If the plant is under a plant lamp with sufficient daylight hours, however, it remains more active even in winter, so a normal, albeit still moderate, fertilizing rhythm is advisable.

We consciously alternate between different fertilizers for our own plants – currently including COMPO COMPLETE, Foliage Focus, Liquid Gold Leaf, and Hesi TNT-Complex, supplemented with Hesi Root Complex, Hesi PowerZyme, and CalMag as needed.

It should be loose and well-draining – an aroid mix made of e.g. coco coir, perlite, coco chunks, and some pine bark has proven effective. Heavy, compacted soil promotes waterlogging and thus root rot.

A relative humidity of 50 to 70 % benefits leaf quality, but normal indoor air is also tolerable, even if the leaf tips may tend to become a bit crispy. Spraying barely increases humidity—and only for a few minutes—while leaving the leaves damp, which can create a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria, especially with poor air circulation. An humidifier, a bowl of water with pebbles, or a cluster of plants, on the other hand, increase humidity more reliably and over the long term without wetting the leaves. Temperatures between 18 and 27 °C are ideal; the plant should be kept away from drafts and extreme temperature fluctuations as much as possible.

Initially, the Pink Rolli grows quite compactly and upright, but over time it tends to creep or climb more – a small climbing aid can help direct it in a specific direction but is not strictly necessary. The characteristic, slight rolling of the heart-shaped leaves, which emphasizes the pink upper side and reveals the green underside, is what gives it its name. This becomes more pronounced as the plant matures and is a normal, intended characteristic of this variety.