Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Also Known As

African Evergreen
American Evergreen
Arrowhead Vine
Five Fingers

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 9"-15"

planting zones

10a-11

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Syngonium 'White Butterfly' plant details

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Young leaves are green with white veins. At maturity, the leaf becomes about 80% white with a green border. ‘White Butterfly’ is prolific in habit, especially from tissue culture. Perfect for 4 or 8 inch pots, hanging baskets and any size totem pole. They will vine in long days and if not in enough light. ‘White Butterfly’ is the standard by which all other Syngoniums are measured.