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Scindapsus

Scindapsus

9.9
A climbing evergreen vine with sticky roots and large leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪndæpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Scindapsus is a popular houseplant due to its striking foliage and low maintenance.

Examples

  • She decorated her living room with several Scindapsus vines climbing up a tall trellis.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species of Scindapsus in the forests of Malaysia.

  • The Scindapsus plant thrives in humid environments.

  • I bought a Scindapsus for my living room.

  • The Scindapsus is known for its beautiful leaves and ability to purify the air.

  • Many people choose to grow Scindapsus as an indoor plant because it is easy to care for.

  • A Scindapsus can add a touch of greenery to any home, climbing beautifully along walls.

Compounds

Scindapsus aureus
  • Specialized
8.3

An evergreen climbing houseplant with green and yellow leaves

Surface Forms

Scindapsus singular
Scindapsuses plural

Etymology

Scindapsus comes from an old Greek plant name skindapsos, which described a 'creeping' or 'climbing vine'. That's why Scindapsus is the name for these evergreen plants that climb and hold on with sticky roots.