{"title":"Tropical Amydrium","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eGenus: Amydrium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e None widely used, sometimes grouped with “Monstera relatives”\u003cbr data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and surrounding regions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eAmydrium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small genus of tropical climbing plants prized for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"639\"\u003edeeply fenestrated (split or perforated) leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and vining habit. Often confused with Monstera or Rhaphidophora due to their similar appearance, Amydriums are unique in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"823\"\u003emore angular lobes, glossy foliage, and rapid growth\u003c\/strong\u003e when given climbing support and proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eThe most well-known species in cultivation is \u003cem data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eAmydrium medium\u003c\/em\u003e, which begins with solid leaves and develops intricate fenestrations as it matures—making it a dramatic focal point in tropical plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eAmydrium thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e, with higher light encouraging larger and more fenestrated leaves. They prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003ewarm temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003ewell-draining, airy soil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (similar to aroid soil blends with bark, perlite, and coco coir). Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eThese are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eclimbing plants\u003c\/strong\u003e and will benefit from a moss pole or trellis for vertical growth and leaf development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eAmydrium belongs to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003etribe Monstereae\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a cousin to Monstera, Epipremnum, and Rhaphidophora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eRare and eye-catching, Amydrium is often featured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e“rare aroid” collections\u003c\/strong\u003e or high-end plant shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eThe genus name comes from Greek and means “cup-shaped,” referring to the flower structure—though they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003emostly grown for foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, not blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eAs with many aroids, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003etoxicity to pets\u003c\/strong\u003e is a consideration, as ingestion can cause irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/amydrium.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}