Photosynthesis is optional. Looking good is not.
Syngonium ‘Moonshine White’ is a highly variegated form of Syngonium podophyllum, selected for its extreme hypopigmentation and creamy white-to-mint foliage. While some plants offer speckled or patchy variegation, this one often produces near-white leaves with only faint green veining and margin tone. It’s a bold aesthetic choice—and a biologically interesting one.
The lack of chlorophyll is the result of a chimeric mutation, where meristematic cell layers carry different pigment profiles. This creates high-contrast leaves that photosynthesize less efficiently, meaning Moonshine White thrives best in bright, indirect light with stable humidity and warmth.
Juvenile leaves emerge narrow and arrow-shaped, staying compact with tight internodal spacing. Over time, it may begin to vine—though most growers keep it trimmed to maintain its bushy, ultra-pale profile.
Format Options
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Exact Plant – 4" Pot
The specific plant shown. Rooted, stable, and actively growing with strong white expression. -
Grower’s Choice – 4" Pot
A rooted plant from our Moonshine White stock. All have visible high-variegation leaves, though intensity and pattern may vary. -
Grower’s Choice – 2.5" Pot
A smaller rooted plant showing early-stage variegation. Perfect for growers who like to raise them up slowly.
All plants are rooted in aroid potting mix and shipped healthy and actively growing.
Syngonium ‘Moonshine White’ Care Overview
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright, indirect light. Essential for maintaining white foliage. |
| Humidity | 60–80%. Pale leaves appreciate consistent moisture in the air. |
| Watering | Water when top 1–2" of soil dries out. Avoid overwatering. |
| Substrate | Well-draining aroid mix with peat, perlite, bark, and charcoal. |
| Temperature | 65–85°F. Keep warm and stable. Avoid cold exposure. |
| Feeding | Monthly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer during active growth. |
| Growth Habit | Compact vine. Can trail or climb if supported. |
| Pests to Watch | Spider mites and thrips. Variegated tissue is more vulnerable to stress. |
Shipping Note:
All Syngonium ‘Moonshine White’ plants ship rooted in soil and are packaged to arrive healthy and growing. Due to the thin, chlorophyll-light leaves, some minor cosmetic wear may occur during shipping—including edge crisping or temporary fading. These are superficial and won’t affect root health or new growth. You’ll receive a clean, stable plant that will continue to push new color once settled in.