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ivy arum

ivy arum

7.9
An indoor climbing plant with green and yellow patterns on its leaves that keeps them all year
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪvi ˈɑːrəm/
translation icon : arum de hiedra
  • The leaves of ivy arum display unique patterns of green and yellow.

Examples

  • Ivy arum is easy to care for and thrives in indoor environments.

  • Many people grow ivy arum in hanging baskets because of its attractive trailing vines.

  • The ivy arum thrives in low-light conditions.

  • I bought an ivy arum for my living room.

  • Ivy arum is a popular choice for those looking to add greenery to their homes.

  • Many people enjoy growing ivy arum indoors due to its beautiful variegated leaves.

  • To brighten up my office, I chose an ivy arum plant for its elegant appearance.

Synonyms

pothos
vsivy arum
1 8.2

A common houseplant with heart shaped leaves that trails down

is the specific indoor decorative plant noted for variegated leaves
Scindapsus aureus
vsivy arum
  • Specialized
8.3

An evergreen climbing houseplant with green and yellow leaves

is the common ornamental name used by growers
Epipremnum aureum
vsivy arum
  • Specialized
8.5

A climbing houseplant with green and yellow leaves

is the trade name used for the same decorative houseplant
golden pothos
vsivy arum
5.2

An evergreen climbing plant with green leaves streaked with yellow

is the broader indoor ornamental term for variegated foliage

Surface Forms

ivy arum singular
ivy arums plural

Morphology

ivy + arum

The compound 'ivy arum' denotes a type of arum characterized by ivy-like qualities; a B1 learner who knows 'ivy' (a climbing, leafy plant) and 'arum' (an ornamental Araceae plant) can infer it is an arum related to or resembling ivy. This is a straightforward noun–noun botanical naming pattern (compositional and cross-linguistically common), so the meaning is immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Ivy arum gets its name from how it looks: its leaves remind people of ivy and it belongs to the arum group of plants. That's why the name helps you picture a shiny, climbing plant that people keep as an 'indoor' decoration.