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Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

White Butterfly Arrowhead Vine

High
LightBright indirect light
Medium
HumidityModerate humidity (50-65%)
Warm
Temperature18-27°C
Medium
SizeMedium
Fast
Growth RateFast
Very Easy
DifficultyVery Easy
Part of the Syngonium podophyllum familyVariegated£ · CommonHighVariegated mutation of Syngonium podophyllum.
£7· 7cm plant

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Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' Morphology

leaf ShapeArrow-shaped (sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.), butterfly-like silhouette
leaf Length10-16 cm
leaf Width8-13 cm
petiole ColorPale green
venationSubtle
textureSemi-glossy
variegationPale cream-white leaf blade with a thin green margin
growth HabitClimbing/trailing

About Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

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.

Market Analysis

Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' Price Guide & Auction Value

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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

How to Propagate Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

Shared across every form of Syngonium podophyllum — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Methods
Stem cuttingNode cutting
Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

3-6 weeks

True From Cuttings
Yes

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

Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' 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.

Substrate

Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.

Watering

Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Tolerant of some inconsistency, though variegated forms prefer more even moisture.

Humidity

Tolerates average household humidity well; higher humidity encourages larger, glossier leaves but is not essential.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when the plant becomes noticeably root-bound.

Common Problems

Problem

Leggy, sparse growth

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to a brighter spot with indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit

Problem

Reversion to green on variegated forms

Cause

Low light causing the plant to favour chlorophyll-rich tissue

Fix

Increase light levels and prune reverted all-green stems to redirect energy to variegated growth

Problem

Spider mites

Cause

Dry indoor air, especially in winter

Fix

Increase humidity and wipe leaves down or treat with insecticidal soap at first sign of stippling

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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.