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Image of Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' or Nephytis or Arrowhead Vine or Five Fingers
or Goosefoot Arrowvine |
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Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'
(Nephytis, Arrowhead Vine, Five Fingers, Goosefoot Arrowvine) |
Family: Araceae
Origin: South America to Mexico
Light:
Medium-low light
Height: 30"
Spread: 30"
Foliage: Unique
arrowhead-shaped, green with white veins
Soil: Well-drained
to prevent root rot
Water: Keep moist always
Propagation: Cuttings, clump divisions
Uses: Houseplant, container, hanging baskets, groundcover
Insects/Disease: Watch for scale, mealy bugs and spider mite Check
under leaves.
CAution: All parts of part plant poisonous
Comments:: Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly' or Nephytis or Arrowhead Vine or Five
Fingers or Goosefoot Arrowvine is a low-maintenance sub-tropical climber
that is hardy to 50degress. It likes high humidity. Protect
plant from frost. Goosefoot Arrowvine
climbs by way of attachment roots like the pothos and can be trained as
an upright plant with the help of support. Fertilize
bi-yearly in Spring and in Summer. Nephytis makes a lovely houseplant or
a trailing groundcover.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
