Araceae: Aroid Palm or Arum Fern from Tanzania

Araceae: The Aroid Palm or Arum Fern from Tanzania

This has to be a very popular, well-loved palm!

In Singapore, it is usually grown in pots. It has thick, shiny, deep green leaves. Many Singaporeans would never imagine that it actually belongs to the palm family. Waxy plants dislike direct sunlight, and this one is no exception. It thrives especially well when given fertilizer. Its trunk is also thick, and everything about the plant suggests it is “well fed.” With its thick, waxy leaves, it looks both high-class and quite prosperous. It is also very easy to grow... Often, you will see auspicious ornaments attached to the stem, or a red ribbon tied to the plant. It is a top choice for placing outside the main entrance door of many Chinese homes.

Actual name is: Zamioculcas zamiifolia. Synonym: Caladium zamiaefolium. Originates from Zanzibar, Tanzania.