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Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'
White Butterfly Arrowhead Vine
Quick Facts
Morphology
About
White Butterfly is one of the most established and widely available Syngonium cultivars — a pale cream-white arrow-shaped leaf with just a thin green margin, its silhouette often compared to a butterfly in flight. An easy, fast-growing, forgiving cultivar that's a common starting point for Syngonium collectors.
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Syngonium podophyllum and its cultivated forms
- The plain green species is very inexpensive and widely available — treat unusually high prices for unnamed 'Syngonium' listings with caution
- For named variegated cultivars, confirm the variegation pattern matches the named form, as labelling can be inconsistent
- Check stems for firm, undamaged nodes — this is where new growth and roots emerge
- Mild skin irritant sap — reasonable caution advised when handling cuttings, especially around pets and children
Propagation Guide
Growing More Plants
Shared across every form of Syngonium podophyllum — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
3-6 weeks
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate, often within a few weeks. One of the easiest aroids to propagate — a good starting point for beginners.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Syngonium podophyllum — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Tolerant of some inconsistency, though variegated forms prefer more even moisture.
Tolerates average household humidity well; higher humidity encourages larger, glossier leaves but is not essential.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months, or when the plant becomes noticeably root-bound.
Common Problems
Leggy, sparse growth
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter spot with indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Reversion to green on variegated forms
Low light causing the plant to favour chlorophyll-rich tissue
Increase light levels and prune reverted all-green stems to redirect energy to variegated growth
Spider mites
Dry indoor air, especially in winter
Increase humidity and wipe leaves down or treat with insecticidal soap at first sign of stippling