Synadenium (Synadenium) is another representative of the Euphorbia family. This ornamental leafy plant is native to South Africa. Sinadenium belongs to succulent shrubs. Sometimes it reaches a fairly large size. It has wide oval leaves, green, dark red, milky juice is released on the cut.
For growing in private apartments and houses I use Synadenium Grant, which is unpretentious in terms of growing and care. This species is characterized by rapid growth. Frequent pinching will allow you to achieve a branched bush on your windowsill.
Sinadenium Granta is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 3 meters. It has juicy fleshy stems, at first green, then forming a crust on the surface, similar to a woody one. It blooms with small dark red flowers. The inflorescence is at the top of the peduncle. But in the conditions of apartments and private houses, the flowering of the synadenium is practically not observed.
Home care for the synadenium
Location and lighting
To grow synadenium, you will need bright, diffused light. Its location on the east and west windows would be ideal. If the synadenium does not receive enough light, then its leaves will quickly lose their decorative effect.
Temperature
During the period of plant growth, the ambient temperature should be at least 23-25 degrees. During the dormant period in winter, it should not be less than 12 degrees. In winter, the synadenium also needs bright, diffused light.
Air humidity
Sinadenium feels great both in a room with high air humidity and in a room with dry air. The only condition is regular care of its leaves, which consists in erasing accumulated dust from their surface.
Watering
In the spring and summer, it is important to water the synadenium as the topsoil dries out. If the ground dries up, the plant will begin to shed its leaves. In winter, watering should be reduced, since the plant is dormant during this period. For irrigation, use soft, settled water at room temperature.
The soil
The substrate for planting synadenium should be with a neutral acidity level (pH 5-7). A mixture of peat and leaf soil, sand with the addition of brick chips and charcoal is ideal.
Top dressing and fertilizers
Sinadenium is fertilized from spring to autumn with universal means for decorative deciduous plants. The frequency of top dressing is 2-3 times a month.
Transfer
A young plant needs an annual transplant, and an adult one every 2-3 years. The synadenium is transplanted only in the spring. At the bottom, you need to place a drainage layer of expanded clay, which prevents stagnation of water in the pot.
Pruning
In order for the plant to be lush and form many shoots, it is regularly pinched and pruned. This can be done throughout the year.
Reproduction of the synadenium
For reproduction of the synadenium, cuttings are used. In the spring, the cut stems are dipped in warm water so that the milky juice stops, then they are dried in the open air for a day and only then are planted in the substrate.
Growing difficulties
If leaves suddenly began to fall off the plant, then this may indicate insufficient lighting, improper watering, low air temperature.
Important! When working with synadenium (transplant, pinching), it is important to take precautions and work only with protective gloves, since synadenium juice is poisonous and can cause inflammation or allergic reactions if it comes into contact with the skin.
