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Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

4.8 out of 5 (14 experiences)

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

About Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Syngonium podophyllum is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant with beautiful arrowhead shaped leaves. You’ll often see these plants grown in their juvenile stage, but given something to climb on and abundant sunlight you may see them mature into their adult stage! The leaf shape changes as they mature and may even appear to split into three individual leaves. In the wild they can climb up to 65 feet tall. Be sure to handle them with care, as their sap contains oxalic acid which can be very irritating to the skin and eyes. 👀

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

Genus

Syngonium

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

💦 Water

How often to water your Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Syngonium 'White Butterfly' in your home

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Syngonium 'White Butterfly' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Syngonium 'White Butterfly': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Syngonium 'White Butterfly' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Syngonium 'White Butterfly' →

💩 Fertilizer

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Syngonium 'White Butterfly' →

❄️ Dormancy

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

🌎 Native Region

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is native to Central America.

🌱 Propagation

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Syngonium 'White Butterfly' →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 10

Large, lush leaves 7

Survivor 7

Easy to propagate 4

Browns easily 1

Pest magnet 1

@@Mell

49 Plants

5,159 XP

Baltimore, MD

03/24/2022

Beautiful

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Browns easily

@@Mell

49 Plants

5,159 XP

Baltimore, MD

02/10/2022

So beautiful, easy, and resilient!

@@Mell

49 Plants

5,159 XP

Baltimore, MD

02/10/2022

So beautiful, easy, and resilient!

@@crisselle

42 Plants

1,909 XP

07/18/2021

This plant bounced back from shipping really quickly. I have it under a grow light, in its original pot, 7-8 feet away from a north facing window with a porch and sheer curtain on it and it is doing great. Leaves are still unfurling and getting taller. The bottom leaves are yellowing, but that is expected. This plant hasn’t started climbing it’s stale yet, but I know by next year, it will be a monster! Exactly what’s needed in an indoor jungle!

Large, lush leaves

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor