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Heart Pothos
Plant Code: 7-56000-002-001
Native title: Heart Pothos
Scientific name: Scindapsus aureus
Family name: ARACEAE
Nature: Creepers
Features of the plant: Leaves are heart-shaped and bright green.
The plant is interspersed in yellow clay with aerial roots.
Trivia : In temperate regions it is a popular houseplant with numerous cultivars selected for their
different leaf colors. These colors span from white, yellow, and light green variations. It is often
used in decorative displays in shopping centers, offices, and other public locations largely because
it requires little care and is also attractively leafy. It is also efficient at removing indoor pollutants
such as formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene. A study found that this effect lessened the higher
the molecular weight of the polluting substance. As a houseplant it can reach a height of 20 m
(66 ft) or more, given suitable support. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of
Garden Merit.
The plant is sometimes used in aquariums, placed on top of the aquarium and allowed to grow
roots in the water. This is beneficial to the plant and the aquarium as it absorbs many nitrates and
uses them for growth.
