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Llano-Carti Road

About Llano-Carti Road

Syngonium erythrophyllum is a rare relative of the common Arrowhead plant with uniquely shaped leaves. Be sure to handle them with care, as their sap contains oxalic acid which can be very irritating to the skin and eyes. 👀

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Syngonium erythrophyllum

Genus

Syngonium

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

'Red Arrow', Red Arrow, Syngonium Erythophyllum, Red Arrow Syngonium and Chocolate Syngonium

How to care for Llano-Carti Road

💦 Water

How often to water your Llano-Carti Road

Llano-Carti Road needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Llano-Carti Road in your home

Llano-Carti Road can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Llano-Carti Road in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Llano-Carti Road

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Llano-Carti Road: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Llano-Carti Road after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Llano-Carti Road prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Llano-Carti Road Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Llano-Carti Road can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Llano-Carti Road is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Llano-Carti Road prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Llano-Carti Road does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Llano-Carti Road →

When and How to Successfully Repot Llano-Carti Road →

💩 Fertilizer

Llano-Carti Road should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Llano-Carti Road →

❄️ Dormancy

Llano-Carti Road does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

🌎 Native Region

Llano-Carti Road is native to Central America.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Llano-Carti Road can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Llano-Carti Road, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.