

Meet the plant
Soft, pale arrow leaves for a shelf
Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' · also known as Arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, goosefoot, African evergreen
Native to Central and South America (species)
A popular Syngonium with arrow-shaped leaves washed in creamy pale green. Young plants are bushy, and older stems start to climb or trail.
- A full Syngonium in a 15cm grow pot, ready for a table, shelf or decorative pot.
- Creamy pale-green arrow leaves brighten up a room.
- Easy to keep: medium to high indirect light and water once the soil has dried slightly.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright indirect light near an east-facing window or set back from a north-facing one. Keep it out of direct afternoon sun.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- When slightly dry
- Humidity
- Medium to high
- Temperature
- 15 to 28°C, no frost
- Soil
- Airy potting mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Moderate to fast
- Outdoors
- Shade, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light as soon as it arrives.
- Water once the top of the soil has dried slightly, and let the excess drain away.
- Add a small moss pole if you'd like it to climb, or pinch back stems to keep it bushy.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Yellow, soft leavesToo much water. Let the top of the soil dry out before watering again.
- Brown, crispy edgesDry air. Mist the leaves or group it with other plants.
- Leggy stemsToo little light. Move it somewhere brighter and pinch back the tips.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 15cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is there a hanging version?
Is there a hanging version?
Yes, the same plant is also sold in a 15cm hanging pot.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
Our unboxing test: a plant box after a rough courier trip
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★★★★★
“Even after 7 days packed, the plants arrived in perfect condition - perky and happy for their new homes.”
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