Guyana condylocarpon Plant Care

Guyana condylocarpon (Condylocarpon guyanense) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Condylocarpon genus. Guyana condylocarpon is native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Guyana. Guyana condylocarpon is also known as Guyana carpet plant.

Guyana condylocarpon displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Guyana condylocarpon produces small star-shaped white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Guyana condylocarpon every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Guyana condylocarpon thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Condylocarpon guyanense tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Guyana condylocarpon prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Guyana condylocarpon to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Guyana condylocarpon every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining sandy soil mix with added peat moss and perlite. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Guyana condylocarpon is suited to USDA Zone 11a – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Guyana condylocarpon can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Guyana condylocarpon while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Guyana condylocarpon is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 11). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Guyana condylocarpon can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to condylocarpon amazonicum plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Guyana condylocarpon is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Guyana condylocarpon grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Guyana condylocarpon is native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Guyana. In cooler regions, grow Guyana condylocarpon as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.