Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

Scientific name

Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

General description

The Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is a popular houseplant prized for its delicately variegated foliage: arrow-shaped leaves, pale to soft green, broadly marbled with creamy white in the center. Its bushy and elegant habit, along with its ease of care, makes it an excellent choice for all levels of gardeners.

Origin

Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it grows in humid undergrowth.

Interview

• Light : medium to bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.

• Watering : water when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry; tolerates a slight oversight well.

• Humidity : moderate to high; prefers humid environments.

• Temperature : between 18 and 27 °C; avoid cold temperatures.

• Substrate : rich, light and well-draining mix.

Specific advice

• Rotate the plant for even growth.

• It can climb if given a support; otherwise it remains in a bushy form.

• Trim any stems that are too long to maintain a nice shape.

• Toxic if swallowed by humans and animals.