SYNPOD-BUT-20260724-AP-001
Syngonium podophyllum 'Butterfly'
Acquisition & provenance
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Acquired: Jul 25, 2026
Acquisition label: Butterfly syngonium
Seller: Plantrums
Channel: Plantrums
Sources: Plantrums (Propagator)
Price: USD 8.25
Linked acquisition: cms3picgr001s13mpdrwksojh
Identity
Syngonium podophyllum 'Butterfly'
Confidence: uncertain
Author citation: Schott
Status: ACTIVE
Type: ACQUIRED_PROPAGATION
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Propagated: Jul 23, 2026
Stock: —
View lineage graphAliases
Syngonium podophyllum 'Butterfly' · trade name · trade assumed
american evergreen · common name · probable
arrowhead plant · common name · probable
arrowhead vine · common name · confirmed
nephthytis · misapplied name · probable
Current substrate
Unknown substrate
Substrate history (0)
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Plant Health Timeline
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
19 days
Last observation
Today
Last watering
Today
Last photo
No data
Last bloom
No data
Bloom cycles
0
Propagations produced
0
Unresolved issues
0
Watch items
0
Longest quiet period
4 days
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July 2026
August 2026
Quarantine
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Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Aug 14, 2026
Next estimate
Aug 19, 2026
Open conditions
0
Recent care history
watered · Aug 14, 2026
pest check · Aug 13, 2026
propagation check · Aug 12, 2026
watered · Aug 9, 2026
propagation check · Aug 9, 2026
watered · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Aug 4, 2026
Couple browning leaves. Moved to lower light.
propagation check · Aug 4, 2026
Couple browning leaves. Moved to lower light.
Husbandry
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Warm, humid, free-draining aroid care; let the top layer dry slightly between waterings.
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Keep evenly moist, not soggy.
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Toxicity
- Toxic if ingested; sap may irritate.
- Care notes
- Warm, humid, free-draining aroid care; let the top layer dry slightly between waterings.
Watering
- Cadence
- Water when the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of mix dries.
- Moisture level
- Evenly moist with brief dry-downs.
- Drought tolerance
- Low to moderate; wilts quickly if too dry.
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Drench thoroughly, then drain fully; never leave in standing water.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Reduce frequency in winter or low light; increase slightly in active growth.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light.
- Duration
- About 10 to 14 hours of bright filtered light.
Temperature and hardiness
- USDA zone
- Typically grown indoors; outdoors only in frost-free tropical/subtropical zones.
- Cold tolerance
- Best above 15 C (59 F); avoid prolonged exposure below 12 C (54 F).
- Heat tolerance
- Handles warm indoor conditions up to about 30 to 32 C (86 to 90 F) if humidity and watering are adequate.
- Frost sensitivity
- Highly frost sensitive; damage likely near 0 C (32 F).
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep warm, reduce watering, and avoid cold drafts near windows or vents.
Humidity
- Range
- Ideal 50% to 70% RH; acceptable around 40%+ with care.
- Dry air tolerance
- Moderate; leaf edges may crisp in very dry air.
- Misting notes
- Misting is optional and short-lived; use a humidifier or pebble tray instead.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Chunky, airy aroid mix with bark, coco chips/fiber, and perlite.
- pH preference
- Slightly acidic to neutral, about pH 5.5 to 7.0.
- Drainage needs
- Very free-draining but moisture-retentive.
- Growth substrate habit
- Climbing or trailing aroid with aerial roots.
- Substrate recipe notes
- Use a mix that holds some moisture but never stays dense; add support if you want larger leaves.
Fertilization
- Type
- CREATE_NEW_RECIPE
- Strength
- Light feeder; 1/4 to 1/2 strength balanced fertilizer.
- Frequency
- Every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer; sparingly in winter.
- Seasonal schedule
- Feed only during active growth; pause or reduce sharply in low light and cool months.
- Micronutrient notes
- A complete fertilizer with micronutrients is helpful; watch for salt buildup.
Repotting
- Interval
- Every 1 to 2 years, or when rootbound.
- Pot type
- Pot with generous drainage; slightly heavier pot if climbing to support top growth.
- Root sensitivity
- Moderately sensitive; handle roots gently and disturb minimally.
- Dormancy consideration
- Repot in warm active growth when possible.
- Division guidance
- Division is possible but usually unnecessary; separate only well-rooted stems.
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings with nodes, air layering, division, water or moss rooting.
- Difficulty
- Easy.
- Expected success
- High with warm, humid conditions.
- Optimal timing
- Spring through early summer.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Optional; useful for firm stem cuttings but not essential.
- Tissue culture notes
- Used commercially for uniform plants; not usually needed for home propagation.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Spider mites, thrips, mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats.
- Common diseases
- Root rot, bacterial leaf spot, leaf yellowing from poor drainage or low light.
- Treatment notes
- Isolate affected plants, remove badly damaged tissue, improve airflow, and treat pests promptly with soap or horticultural oil as appropriate.
- Susceptibility level
- Moderate; problems usually reflect culture stress.
- Preventative practices
- Provide bright indirect light, airy mix, clean foliage, good drainage, and avoid chronic wetness.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Potentially toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or ingested.
- Humans
- May cause stomach upset if ingested; keep away from children and wash hands after handling.
- Sap irritant
- Sap can irritate skin and eyes in sensitive people.
- Edible?
- Not edible; do not consume.
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- No true dormancy; growth slows in cool, dark, or dry conditions.
- Typical bloom season
- Rare indoors; if flowering, usually warm-season to year-round in ideal tropical conditions.
- Bloom duration
- Short-lived spathe-and-spadix bloom, often inconspicuous indoors.
- Fragrance
- Usually faint or none.
- Rebloom tendency
- Low indoors.
- Bloom triggers
- Mature growth, warmth, high humidity, and strong indirect light.
- Pollinator notes
- Pollinated by insects in native tropical habitats.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Evergreen climbing/trailing aroid with arrow-shaped juvenile leaves.
Conservation and collection status
- Rarity
- Common in cultivation.
- Conservation status
- Not assessed here; usually treated as a common cultivated houseplant.
- Reference links
- POWO, GBIF, iNaturalist, and the cited Wikipedia page for taxonomy and occurrence references.
- Protected species notes
- No special protection generally noted for the cultivated species; local rules may apply to wild collection.
- Collection restrictions
- Avoid wild collection unless legally permitted and ethically justified.
- Import/export concerns
- May be subject to phytosanitary rules; check pests, soil, and destination restrictions.
- Invasiveness
- Can naturalize in warm humid regions; check local invasive-plant guidance.
- Native range notes
- Tropical America; exact native range may vary by source and taxonomic treatment.
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
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Children
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