I love the simple elegance of a glass vase with water, colorful stones on the bottom and a beautiful syngonium plant to top it off. Thank you for sharing!
Enjoyed seeing the whole process. Great showing the 3 examples of the same type of plant at different stages. So I can see what the roots should look like at different stages, and I can see how delicately or not the roots have to be treated, and to see the water levels used.
Thank you for this video. I decided to add some of my house plant syngonium to my fish tanks and I wasn't sure if I needed to remove the roots first to prevent them from rotting, or if they would grow water roots from the old soil ones. Absolutely beautiful syngoniums! I've never seen them so big
Hello , great video, I just found your channel because of my love for syngoniums, I am looking to grow some of my syngoniums in water that I am still collecting. Question: do I need to put any fertilizer in the water and how often should I change out the water Thanks, in advance!
Once the plant acclimated to being in water culture, you can start adding a hydroponic fertilizer at 1/4 strength. Maxigro works well with Syngonium. At first, keep an eye on the water and make sure it’s clean. I change out the water twice a week at first. After that, once a week should be good enough. You may lose some roots until they grow new water roots. But the love water culture. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Really enjoyed your video. I am a lover of Syngonium as well and love growing mine in water culture. I recently bought a few baby syngonium in soil and they are tiny (5cm tall). In your opinion, when do think is the best time to transfer them into water culture? I transferred the other ones I had when they were much bigger. Worried these babies are too little. Thank you so much in advance.
Hello there 😃. Thanks so much for watching. They sound tiny. I would probably wait until they’re maybe double that size. If they have more than 4 or 5 leaves and a good root system, it’s much less risky. 👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thank you so much for your advice. I will wait in this case. The soil is also water logged (bought like that from the garden centre) that's why I want to get them out of the soggy soil.
Hey there! Super interesting video! Really enjoyed it and definitely helped me transition my own Syngonium into water culture. Question-What type of plant food/liquid fertilizer do you use with your Syngoniums? I’ve seen that you can use those slow release cosmopote pearls but was not sure if that’s the best. Thanks again for the video!
Have you had any luck propagating from a stem and node without a leaf? Im trying to rescue a strawberry syngonium from root rot but the leaves are pretty dead.
It is possible. Without leaves, I was able to propagate using sphagnum in a closed container for humidity and under lights. Let me know how it works out for you. 😃👍🏼
I never have had any luck with syngonium in soil. Roots usually rot because I tend to overwater. Transferred my latest syngonium Into water to see If it will do better. No water roots so far. Wish me luck!
Best of luck. Keep me posted if you run into any issues. Nice bright light will help. I recently transferred a 3 Kings over to water and it’s thriving! Can’t wait to hear about your success!!!
Update on my syngonium transfer: I'm seeing 1 inch green stalks (one with a teeny tiny leaflet) growing from the base of all the dead stalks. I'm puzzled though because I don't see any white water roots, just several of the original brown main roots that I had cleaned all the soil off of. They remained viable and have not rotted. My question is: Should I start adding a drop or 2 of weak fertilizer now that I see new green growth? Or should I just keep changing the water daily as I've been doing? Please advise. 🍀
@@isd5992 you can add weak fertilizer if you want now. As long as it seems acclimated. Eventually you’ll see the new whitish roots forming as well. So exciting!!!
Hey Paul, thanks for the video!! How do you handle the fungus/mold that grow inside the plastic/glass surface? Do you wash/clean the containers often or use fungicide? thanks.
Hello 😃. When I clean the roots free of soil very well, I don’t experience too much fungus. Also, changing the water frequently is n the beginning really helps keep things clean while water roots develop.
Hey! Super interesting video! I’ve been interested in doing this with some of my plants. I have some sung onion variety, one the bushes and one that vines. I just transferred the Bush pibe to water yesterday, I noticed that the leaves went from a lighter green to a more full color. The plant was very root bound and was potted too large for the bound root system. My question, is it normal for the foliage to change color so much? I took it as the roots needed to breath from being knotted up for so long. Thanks in advance!
Hey there. Sounds good!!! Usually the color is more dependent oh how much light they’re getting. Have you changed the light since you transferred? Otherwise sounds like it’s doing well for you. 😃😃😃. Clean water and light, and you’re good!!! 👍🏼🌱
I just transferred my calathea to water....distilled water. What type of water do you use? Do you put fertilizer in the water? If so, how do you do this? Any other tips? I am a beginner plant person and someone gave me the hardest plant ever (lol). Help, please. I took the calathea out of the soil for the 2nd time because the soil won't dry out and I ALEAYS check it before watering it. I don't want it to die.
Hello there. I hear you. Calathea are a challenging genus of plants for sure!!! I never used distilled water, but I would treat my tap water with aquarium conditioner drops. I always would make sure all the soil is removed from the roots - could take some time. And I wouldn’t add any fertilizer until I see new leaf and/or root growth. Then, I usually dilute the recommended dose at least by half, to start, and see how the plant does. Honestly, if you want a plant that compares to calathea’s beauty, but is easier to keep, Aglaonema is a great alternative. Let me know how things work out. We can work together to get you going. 😃👍🏼
Hello there. I’ve had success with most plants - monstera seem to like it, as well as Philos and a lot of begonias. I’ve only had one anthurium that I transferred but as long as you keep the water clean and remove dead roots, they acclimate as well. 😃👍🏼
That does happen sometimes until they acclimate. Usually it’s the older leaves. As long as you see new root growth and the growth point is still leafing out, you’re on track. 😃👍🏼🪴
Hii late to the video but how long would you say the transition period lasts.. ive set mine in my aquarium but ive noticed its losing its leaves it's been a week since the tranfer
@@amman9041 hello there. Have you checked the water quality in your aquarium? I don’t use aquariums but I’ve heard of bad water quality affecting plant roots. Using just a vase or glass, they usually start showing new growth between 1-2 weeks. But in aquariums I would make sure the water isn’t too high in nitrates or PH. Most plants usually need slightly acidic water to be able to absorb nutrients. Hoping it turns the corner for you soon. 🙏🏼👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 I see i will look into the water quality today. Is it possible the plant I used is just having a longer shock period because it had been in soil for 2 years or bit more and has an established root system. If it's any help I haven't had difficulty growing pothos in the same aquarium. Thankyou for reply
@@amman9041 Ahh I hear you. They're usually pretty easy/tough plants. Could just be the plant. If the water is ok, then might just be a slow plant. Keep me posted and we'll brainstorm if we need to. 🙂
Hello there. I fertilize very diluted with each watering. Like 1/4 strength. I flush out before rewatering…maybe every two weeks or so. Thank you so much for watching. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@robynfisher4455 for me, I don’t fertilize before there are any roots. I wait until I have at least an inch of roots, so I don’t burn/stress the cuttings. 😃
I haven’t tried any bulbs but I can start that experiment if you like. Maybe an amaryllis bulb or I can try a caladium as you mentioned. Let’s see how it goes. 😃👍🏼
Yup. I have some snow queen in water culture. Same process - just clean roots really well and remove any that aren’t firm and healthy. Pothos does great in water for years!!! 😃😃😃
@@paultheplantparent2702 ahh that’s great, thank you Paul!! I thought I had to take cuttings from an established plant 😬 Love your videos. I’m in Aus 🇦🇺
@@kristincullen9896 oh ….so cool! Thank you so much for watching. Great to meet you. Anything at all you can reach out any time!!! I love finding new ways to grow these amazing plants!!! 😃🌱👍🏼🎊
I love the simple elegance of a glass vase with water, colorful stones on the bottom and a beautiful syngonium plant to top it off. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching. 😃🌱
Enjoyed seeing the whole process. Great showing the 3 examples of the same type of plant at different stages. So I can see what the roots should look like at different stages, and I can see how delicately or not the roots have to be treated, and to see the water levels used.
They’re pretty strong plants so it’s not a crazy process. Tysm for watching. Means a lot. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for this video. I decided to add some of my house plant syngonium to my fish tanks and I wasn't sure if I needed to remove the roots first to prevent them from rotting, or if they would grow water roots from the old soil ones. Absolutely beautiful syngoniums! I've never seen them so big
Thank you so much! They love water. Excited to hear how they do for you!!!! 😃😃😃
thank you so much for these detailed informations
You’re very welcome. Thank you so much for watching!!!! 😃❤️
Amazing!
Wooooo hoooooo!!!!!
Good job friend 👍
Thank u so much!!!! 😃😃😃🌱
Hello , great video, I just found your channel because of my love for syngoniums, I am looking to grow some of my syngoniums in water that I am still collecting.
Question: do I need to put any fertilizer in the water and how often should I change out the water
Thanks, in advance!
Once the plant acclimated to being in water culture, you can start adding a hydroponic fertilizer at 1/4 strength. Maxigro works well with Syngonium. At first, keep an eye on the water and make sure it’s clean. I change out the water twice a week at first. After that, once a week should be good enough. You may lose some roots until they grow new water roots. But the love water culture. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thanks so much for replying , I’m excited to give it a try!
Really enjoyed your video. I am a lover of Syngonium as well and love growing mine in water culture. I recently bought a few baby syngonium in soil and they are tiny (5cm tall). In your opinion, when do think is the best time to transfer them into water culture? I transferred the other ones I had when they were much bigger. Worried these babies are too little. Thank you so much in advance.
Hello there 😃. Thanks so much for watching. They sound tiny. I would probably wait until they’re maybe double that size. If they have more than 4 or 5 leaves and a good root system, it’s much less risky. 👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thank you so much for your advice. I will wait in this case. The soil is also water logged (bought like that from the garden centre) that's why I want to get them out of the soggy soil.
@@PK-vi6yv I hear you. Let me know how it works out. 😃😃😃
Hey there! Super interesting video! Really enjoyed it and definitely helped me transition my own Syngonium into water culture.
Question-What type of plant food/liquid fertilizer do you use with your Syngoniums? I’ve seen that you can use those slow release cosmopote pearls but was not sure if that’s the best. Thanks again for the video!
Hey there. They do great in water culture. For all my plants, I use Bettergro orchid plus fertilizer. They love it!!! 😃😃😃
Have you had any luck propagating from a stem and node without a leaf? Im trying to rescue a strawberry syngonium from root rot but the leaves are pretty dead.
It is possible. Without leaves, I was able to propagate using sphagnum in a closed container for humidity and under lights. Let me know how it works out for you. 😃👍🏼
I never have had any luck with syngonium in soil. Roots usually rot because I tend to overwater. Transferred my latest syngonium Into water to see If it will do better. No water roots so far. Wish me luck!
Best of luck. Keep me posted if you run into any issues. Nice bright light will help. I recently transferred a 3 Kings over to water and it’s thriving! Can’t wait to hear about your success!!!
Update on my syngonium transfer:
I'm seeing 1 inch green stalks (one with a teeny tiny leaflet) growing from the base of all the dead stalks. I'm puzzled though because I don't see any white water roots, just several of the original brown main roots that I had cleaned all the soil off of. They remained viable and have not rotted. My question is: Should I start adding a drop or 2 of weak fertilizer now that I see new green growth? Or should I just keep changing the water daily as I've been doing? Please advise. 🍀
@@isd5992 you can add weak fertilizer if you want now. As long as it seems acclimated. Eventually you’ll see the new whitish roots forming as well. So exciting!!!
I agree. It's very exciting to see the life force of these plants! Thanks for your help!
@@isd5992 anything I can offer to help u on this journey, I’m there!!! 😃😃😃
Hey Paul, thanks for the video!! How do you handle the fungus/mold that grow inside the plastic/glass surface? Do you wash/clean the containers often or use fungicide? thanks.
Hello 😃. When I clean the roots free of soil very well, I don’t experience too much fungus. Also, changing the water frequently is n the beginning really helps keep things clean while water roots develop.
Hey! Super interesting video!
I’ve been interested in doing this with some of my plants. I have some sung onion variety, one the bushes and one that vines. I just transferred the Bush pibe to water yesterday, I noticed that the leaves went from a lighter green to a more full color. The plant was very root bound and was potted too large for the bound root system.
My question, is it normal for the foliage to change color so much? I took it as the roots needed to breath from being knotted up for so long. Thanks in advance!
Hey there. Sounds good!!! Usually the color is more dependent oh how much light they’re getting. Have you changed the light since you transferred? Otherwise sounds like it’s doing well for you. 😃😃😃. Clean water and light, and you’re good!!! 👍🏼🌱
I just transferred my calathea to water....distilled water. What type of water do you use? Do you put fertilizer in the water? If so, how do you do this? Any other tips? I am a beginner plant person and someone gave me the hardest plant ever (lol). Help, please. I took the calathea out of the soil for the 2nd time because the soil won't dry out and I ALEAYS check it before watering it. I don't want it to die.
Hello there. I hear you. Calathea are a challenging genus of plants for sure!!! I never used distilled water, but I would treat my tap water with aquarium conditioner drops. I always would make sure all the soil is removed from the roots - could take some time. And I wouldn’t add any fertilizer until I see new leaf and/or root growth. Then, I usually dilute the recommended dose at least by half, to start, and see how the plant does. Honestly, if you want a plant that compares to calathea’s beauty, but is easier to keep, Aglaonema is a great alternative. Let me know how things work out. We can work together to get you going. 😃👍🏼
Hi Paul, can I ask if the following process works well for all aroids like Monsteras, Philos, Anthuriums & Begonias?
Hello there. I’ve had success with most plants - monstera seem to like it, as well as Philos and a lot of begonias. I’ve only had one anthurium that I transferred but as long as you keep the water clean and remove dead roots, they acclimate as well. 😃👍🏼
Thanks for the video! Do you recommend adding liquid fertilizer to the water right after the transfer? Or should I wait?
I usually wait for the plants to acclimate for a few weeks. They may need some time to get situated. 😃👍🏼🌱
How common is it for leaves to yellow after transitioning to water?
That does happen sometimes until they acclimate. Usually it’s the older leaves. As long as you see new root growth and the growth point is still leafing out, you’re on track. 😃👍🏼🪴
Hii late to the video but how long would you say the transition period lasts.. ive set mine in my aquarium but ive noticed its losing its leaves it's been a week since the tranfer
@@amman9041 hello there. Have you checked the water quality in your aquarium? I don’t use aquariums but I’ve heard of bad water quality affecting plant roots. Using just a vase or glass, they usually start showing new growth between 1-2 weeks. But in aquariums I would make sure the water isn’t too high in nitrates or PH. Most plants usually need slightly acidic water to be able to absorb nutrients. Hoping it turns the corner for you soon. 🙏🏼👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 I see i will look into the water quality today. Is it possible the plant I used is just having a longer shock period because it had been in soil for 2 years or bit more and has an established root system. If it's any help I haven't had difficulty growing pothos in the same aquarium. Thankyou for reply
@@amman9041 Ahh I hear you. They're usually pretty easy/tough plants. Could just be the plant. If the water is ok, then might just be a slow plant. Keep me posted and we'll brainstorm if we need to. 🙂
Just what I was looking for thanks 😊 how and how often do you fertilise?
Hello there. I fertilize very diluted with each watering. Like 1/4 strength. I flush out before rewatering…maybe every two weeks or so. Thank you so much for watching. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thanks Paul, good to know. Is that also a good practice for cuttings to help root growth?
@@robynfisher4455 for me, I don’t fertilize before there are any roots. I wait until I have at least an inch of roots, so I don’t burn/stress the cuttings. 😃
You really can't do this with anything with a bulb I'm thinking because it would rot, correct? Like a caladium
I haven’t tried any bulbs but I can start that experiment if you like. Maybe an amaryllis bulb or I can try a caladium as you mentioned. Let’s see how it goes. 😃👍🏼
Can these with only water roots be transferred back to soil?
Yup. You can transfer back, I’d recommend bagging them while the acclimate to keep humidity up and keep the soil moist. 👍🏼
Hey Paul - can you transfer a Snow Queen from soil to water like you do the syngoniums?
Yup. I have some snow queen in water culture. Same process - just clean roots really well and remove any that aren’t firm and healthy. Pothos does great in water for years!!! 😃😃😃
@@paultheplantparent2702 ahh that’s great, thank you Paul!! I thought I had to take cuttings from an established plant 😬
Love your videos. I’m in Aus 🇦🇺
@@kristincullen9896 oh ….so cool! Thank you so much for watching. Great to meet you. Anything at all you can reach out any time!!! I love finding new ways to grow these amazing plants!!! 😃🌱👍🏼🎊
@@paultheplantparent2702 thanks Paul! Look forward to more videos 👏🌱