Basic Information about your Syngonium

Scientific name: Syngonium podophyllum ‘Red Llano-Carti’

Common names: Red Llano-Carti Syngonium, Arrowhead Plant

Plant type: Tropical perennial climber

Family: Araceae

Native range: Central and South America

Natural habitat: Tropical rainforests, where it grows as a climbing or trailing plant beneath the forest canopy

Difficulty level: Beginner friendly

Fun fact: Red Llano-Carti Syngonium is known for its striking red undersides on the leaves, which create a beautiful contrast with the green tops, especially when the plant climbs or spreads

How to care for your Red Llano-Carti Syngonium

LIGHT

It likes bright indirect light, it tolerates lower light conditions. The more indirect light, the more coloration. Don’t give it direct sunlight, it will burn the foliage.

WATER

It needs water when it's completely dry.

HUMIDITY

Your Syngonium does well in house humidity.

TEMPERATURE

It does well in temperatures between 60-80 degrees.

FOOD

It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.

PET- FRIENDLYNESS

It's harmful to pets if ingested.

Additional Tips*

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

If you are looking for that bushy look, cut regularly since this plant sends out runners like crazy.

Common Issues for your Syngonium

  • Low Variegation

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  • Yellow Leaves

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  • Tiny Leaves

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  • Droopy Leaves

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