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Syngonium erythrophyllum
Llano Carti Road Syngonium
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Syngonium erythrophyllum Morphology
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
Market Analysis
Syngonium erythrophyllum Price Guide & Auction Value
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- 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
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Syngonium erythrophyllum
3-6 weeks
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate.
Care Guide
Syngonium erythrophyllum Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings.
60-80% for best colour and leaf size.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months, or when root-bound.
Common Problems
Faded red leaf undersides
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light to intensify the red pigmentation
Leggy, sparse growth
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Named for a Road, Not a Colour
The "Llano Cartí Road" trade name refers to the Panamanian locality where this species was collected, not a marketing invention, a reminder that a fair few of the more evocative-sounding aroid trade names are genuinely tied to real collection localities.
