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Syngonium erythrophyllum

Llano Carti Road Syngonium

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing/trailing vine
mature SizeMedium (1-1.5m with support)
lightMedium to bright indirect light
humidityModerate to high (60-80%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyIntermediate
growth SpeedModerate
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Wild£££ · RareLowPanama (Llano Cartí Road region)
DescriptionIn the WildPropagationCare GuideField Notes

Morphology

leaf ShapeNarrow, elongated arrowhead
leaf Length12-20 cm
leaf Width6-10 cm
petiole ColorGreen to reddish
venationPinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
textureGlossy above, matte deep red beneath
variegationNone — the deep red leaf underside is a natural species trait, not variegation
growth HabitClimbing/trailing vine

About

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 striking 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

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

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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

Growing More Plants

Methods
Stem cuttingNode cutting
Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

3-6 weeks

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

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.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when root-bound.

Common Problems

Problem

Faded red leaf undersides

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to brighter indirect light to intensify the red pigmentation

Problem

Leggy, sparse growth

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to brighter indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit

Field Notes · Vol. 120 August 2024

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.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron
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