Overwintering guide
How to overwinter syngonium 'white butterfly'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — syngonium 'white butterfly' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills syngonium 'white butterfly' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and syngonium 'white butterfly' rots from the base.
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Overwintering syngonium 'white butterfly' — FAQ
Does syngonium 'white butterfly' need to come indoors for winter?
Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move syngonium 'white butterfly' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water syngonium 'white butterfly' in winter?
Cut watering right back — syngonium 'white butterfly' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills syngonium 'white butterfly' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and syngonium 'white butterfly' rots from the base.