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title: "i was recently gifted this plant and i'm very excited, but could use…"
description: "i was recently gifted this plant and i'm very excited, but could use some help identifying it! i'm thinking it's some sort of caladium, but not sure. any…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "harper"
published: "2025-07-17T01:24:37.144287Z"
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# i was recently gifted this plant and i'm very excited, but could use…

_Posted by harper on 2025-07-17_

i was recently gifted this plant and i'm very excited, but could use some help identifying it! i'm thinking it's some sort of caladium, but not sure. any info/care tips are greatly appreciated! fyi: the leaves are whiter in person.

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## 6 comments

### Barbara commented on 2025-07-17

Arrowhead plant or gooseneck plant? Maybe?  
Google the names and see if they fit?

#### harper replied on 2025-07-17

thank you so much! i think it's a 'white butterfly' arrowhead plant upon closer inspection.

### Barbara commented on 2025-07-17

Google is my best friend when I need help with my babies.

### Tee Jay commented on 2025-07-17

Syngonium white butterfly I believe. Definitely a syngonium though

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-07-17

Yep i have to add its a syngonium. They are very easy in a east facing window. Just remember to turn it 1/4 or 1/2 every time you water and they will need a stick or trellis later

### Tally commented on 2025-07-19

Syngonium white butterfly, I have exactly the same plant :)

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