Syngonium erythrophyllum
Llano Carti Road Syngonium
UK price
£25 to £80
Price by size
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About Syngonium erythrophyllum
Syngonium erythrophyllum, most often traded under its Panamanian locality name "Llano Cartí Road", is notable for the deep burgundy-red undersides of its narrow, elongated leaves, a contrast against the glossy dark green upper surface. It climbs as a vine given support, and the vivid red leaf-back colouring has made it a distinctive, if still niche, addition among Syngonium species collectors.
Native range
Panama (Llano Cartí Road region)
Classification
- Genus
- Syngonium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing vine
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Narrow, elongated arrowhead
- Leaf length
- 12-20 cm
- Leaf width
- 6-10 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green to reddish
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
- Texture
- Glossy above, matte deep red beneath
- Variegation
- None: the deep red leaf underside is a natural species trait, not variegation
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing vine
Recent UK sales
No UK eBay sales recorded for this plant yet.
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory Archives 12cm pot | Sold out | 19 Oct 2026 | £15 |
| House of Kojo 12cm pot | Sold out | 19 Oct 2026 | £17 |
Before you buy
- Ask for a photo of the leaf underside: the red colouring is the plant's defining feature
- Check stem nodes are firm and undamaged
- Confirm the plant is rooted before purchasing if buying an unrooted cutting
Syngonium erythrophyllum care
- Substrate
- Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings.
- Humidity
- 60-80% for best colour and leaf size.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when root-bound.
Common problems
Faded red leaf undersides
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light to intensify the red pigmentation
Leggy, sparse growth
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Syngonium erythrophyllum
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 weeks
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate.