Syngonium | Aquatic plants suitable for living rooms

Other Names

White butterfly, Syngonium longipes

Habits

It likes high temperature, high humidity and semi-shady environment, but it has strong adaptability and can grow from full sun to dark corners. The suitable temperature for growth is 15~25℃. If the indoor temperature is lower than 10℃ in winter, the leaves will turn yellow.

Ornamental properties and applications

Syngonium is a perennial evergreen herb and the most common and wildest indoor foliage plant in the Araceae family. The stems are creeping, with aerial roots at the nodes, which grow by clinging to other objects. The leaves have long petioles and sheaths at the bottom. The new leaves are light in color, the old leaves are dark green, and the leaves are thicker. It grows in clumps when young, and its stems elongate into vines as it grows. Varieties of the same genus include White Butterfly Syngonium, Pink Butterfly Syngonium, Golden Leaf Syngonium, etc. Any high place in the home with diffused light, such as a coffee table, desk, or cabinet top, is suitable for placing Syngonium pomfret, especially in the living room.

Flower Language

Lovely lover, pure love.

Water cultivation tips

There is a wide range of choices for utensils, including beverage bottles, tea cups, and any other containers that can hold water. They can also be hung or wall-mounted for cultivation.

As the water-growing time increases, flowing vines will grow. It can be pulled to grow on walls and window bars.

When growing upright plants for appreciation, you can choose small plants with bright leaves such as White Syngonium, Pink Syngonium, and Golden Leaf Syngonium.