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What is an Aroid Plant? Aroid is the common name for any plant in the family Araceae, also known as arums. You know these plants more commonly as Monsteras , Philodendrons , and Anthuriums , among others. Most aroids are from the tropical regions of the Americas or west Africa. Aroid house plants share the characteristics of rather small flowers occurring in clusters called an inflorescence and all located together on a stick-shaped growth called a spadix. The spadix is often enclosed or tended by a spathe, which is sort of like a big fleshy leaf surrounding the spadix. Spathes are often brightly colored. It sounds scientific, but think of a candle in a wall sconce, and you’ll get the idea. Types of Aroid Plants There are well over 3,000 species in the aroid plant family, and quite a few have become popular as houseplants. Aroids or arums are usually grown for their unique foliage and not for their flowers. Familiar members of the aroid family include popular houseplants like Philodendrons and Monsteras , as well as Alocasias , Calla lilies, pothos, peace lilies, and Anthuriums . The popular Monstera deliciosa is an aroid known for the holes in its leaves. The famous and easy-to-grow ZZ plant ( Zamioculcas zamiifolia ) is also an aroid. Known for its glossy leaves and tolerance of less-than-perfect plant parenting, ZZ plants can tolerate lower light levels . They will grow well under fluorescent lighting, making them a good choice for those without office windows who need a little green in their lives. Examples of aroids that grow in the wild include Jack-in-the-Pulpit ( Arisaema triphyllum ) and Skunk cabbage ( Symplocarpus foetidus ). Aroid Plant Care Most aroids are subtropical or tropical and live in the dappled, indirect light of the forest floor or the mid-canopy. They enjoy bright but indirect light. Full sunshine will often cause scorched leaves. A well-lit location near a window that does not get direct sunlight exposure is perfect. Aroids also need pots wi