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'Neon Robusta' syngonium guide
Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon Robusta', also called pink syngonium, 'Neon', pink arrowhead plant
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Medium
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More helps.
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 13°C (55°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix with bark or perlite
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) as a bush. Vines climb 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft).
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Neon Robusta' syngonium different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the arrowhead plant care guide.
What it is
‘Neon Robusta’ is a pink arrowhead plant. Select-A-Plant lists its foliage as neon pink. The leaves are soft pink all over, with faint green at the edges on older leaves. It stays compact and bushy.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Neon Robusta’ | Solid soft pink | Pink covers the whole leaf |
| ‘Pink Splash’ | Green with pink speckles | Pink speckles on green |
| ‘White Butterfly’ syngonium | Cream center, green edges | Cream, not pink |
Care differences
The pink needs bright indirect light. In low light, the leaves fade toward green. Hot sun bleaches them.
Pinch vines to keep it bushy. Pink syngoniums look best as compact plants.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut below a node and root in water or moist soil. Roots form in one to two weeks.
Buying it
‘Neon Robusta’ is common at garden centers. Look for strong pink on new leaves.