Syngonium podophyllum Neon (Goosefoot) - H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Syngonium Neon climb? Yes — like all Syngoniums, it can develop a climbing habit if you provide a stake or moss support. Without support, it keeps a compact bushy form. Pinch the stems regularly to maintain a dense shape if you don’t want it to climb.
Why is my Syngonium Neon losing its pink color? The pink color almost always fades due to lack of light — move the plant to a brighter spot with bright indirect light. Leaves that have already turned green won’t go back to pink, but new shoots will regain their characteristic color in a better location.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Vibrant neon pink foliage • 🎨 Unique vibrant color • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon', also called Goosefoot, is a spectacular houseplant native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America. Its vibrant neon pink foliage is its signature feature - young leaves emerge in an intense, luminous pink and gradually develop into soft green with pink undertones, creating a unique, lively and dynamic gradient in the world of houseplants.
Easy to care for, fast-growing, and perfect for small spaces. Pair it with tropical plants and easy-care plants.
Which Syngonium variety should you choose?
The Syngonium genus offers a spectacular palette of colors and patterns - here are the varieties available in our catalog:
- Syngonium 'Neon' (this plant) - vibrant neon pink, compact, H25 cm. The most colorful and vibrant variety.
- Syngonium 'Maria' - coppery pink with elegant metallic nuances, H25 cm. The sophisticated pink variety.
- Syngonium 'Pixie' - green foliage variegated with cream, with a dense, compact and bushy habit. The classic miniature version.
- Syngonium 'White Butterfly' - cream-white foliage variegated with green, H35 cm. The elegant, luminous classic.
- Syngonium 'Red Heart' - red-pink heart markings on green foliage, H30 cm. The graphic bicolored variety.
- Syngonium 'Golden' - bright golden-yellow foliage, climbing. The warm, golden version.
- Marbled Syngonium - marbled green foliage, very compact, H15 cm. The miniature graphic version.
- Green Syngonium - classic arrow-shaped green foliage, vigorous climber. The traditional version.
Why choose Neon? It's the most colorful and spectacular variety - a neon pink that instantly brightens any space. If you want a softer, more refined pink, choose 'Maria' instead.
Exposure & placement
The Syngonium 'Neon' enjoys partial shade with bright indirect light — this is the key to maintaining the intensity of its neon pink color. Too little light gradually causes the foliage to fade.
- Exposure: partial shade, bright indirect light — avoid direct sun, which burns and fades the leaves.
- Ideal: bright shelf, desk, living room or bedroom with good indirect light.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden fluctuations or drafts.
- Substrate: light, rich and well-draining — all-purpose potting soil with perlite.
The brighter the light (without direct sun), the more intense and saturated the neon pink will be. In a spot that is too dark, new leaves grow back pale green without pink.
Watering & care
Syngonium 'Neon' is undemanding — it tolerates underwatering better than excess water. The finger test is sufficient: wait until the surface of the substrate is dry before watering.
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50 to 70% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: pinch the stems to encourage a bushy, compact growth habit.
Syngonium 'Neon' is very easy to propagate from cuttings — cut a 10 cm stem with at least one node and place it in the water. Propagation from cuttings is easy in spring.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its neon pink creates a spectacular contrast with dark green foliage — an accent plant that immediately catches the eye in any arrangement.
- Pairing: pair it with a purple Tradescantia zebrina or a Callisia repens 'Rosato' for a vibrant pink and purple arrangement — same color palette, same care needs.
- Ideal pot: a matte pink Groovy pot Ø13 cm — it enhances the pink palette without competing with it and is perfectly sized for this compact format.
- Setting: perfect on a bright shelf or desk for a spectacular burst of color — its compact size (H25 cm) allows it to fit anywhere.
Verdeia tips
- Light controls the color — the neon pink intensifies with bright indirect light and fades in darker locations. If new leaves grow back pale green without any pink, this is the first sign that you should move the plant to a brighter spot.
- The leaves naturally evolve — young leaves are an intense pink, then develop into a soft green tinged with pink as they mature. This gradient is normal and part of the dynamic charm of Syngonium 'Neon' — each leaf is at a different stage of development.
- Pinch to encourage bushier growth — without pruning, Syngonium grows longer by exhausting its lower stems. Pinch just above a node every 4 to 6 weeks to create a dense, full plant rather than a single slender stem.
- Toxic to animals — like all Araceae, Syngonium contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and throat if ingested. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Technical features
- Botanical name: Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon'
- Common name: Arrowhead plant, Arrowhead vine
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: humid tropical forests of Central and South America
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 25 cm
- Mature size: up to 40–60 cm indoors (can climb with a stake)
- Light exposure: partial shade, bright indirect light
- Watering: moderate, let the surface of the substrate dry out between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalates)
- Decorative style: Modern / Colorful / Urban jungle
- Special features: evolving, vibrant neon-pink foliage, fast-growing, easy to propagate from cuttings, compact
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the pink and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on the light and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.