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'Albo Variegatum' syngonium guide
Syngonium podophyllum 'Albo Variegatum', also called Syngonium Albo, variegated arrowhead plant
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More helps.
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 13°C (55°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix with bark or perlite
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) as a bush. Vines climb 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft).
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Albo Variegatum' syngonium different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the arrowhead plant care guide.
What it is
‘Albo Variegatum’ is a syngonium with bright white sections in its arrow-shaped leaves. Some leaves are half white, some have white streaks, and some are almost all green. The variegation is unstable, like a variegated monstera, so it can revert.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Albo Variegatum’ | Green with bright white blocks | Pure white in random sections |
| ‘White Butterfly’ syngonium | Pale cream center | Even cream center on every leaf |
| ‘Three Kings’ syngonium | Cream marbling | Marbled cream, not blocks of white |
Care differences
The white needs bright indirect light. White sections brown first if the soil dries out or the air is dry.
Reverting
Check the stem for white streaks. Cut back all-green vines to a node with white on the stem.
Grow it from a cutting
Take cuttings only from stems with white at the node. Root in water or moist sphagnum.
Buying it
‘Albo Variegatum’ is sold at plant shops and online. Look for white at the node, not just on one leaf.