Synadenium grantii is an African plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family, featuring thick and glossy green leaves. It can grow up to 400–500 cm in height. Due to its rapid growth and striking foliage, it is commonly grown as an indoor plant in colder climates. In frost-free regions, it can also be used outdoors. The plant sheds its leaves in winter.

Indoors, in environments where it does not experience cold, the plant continues to grow during winter and does not shed its leaves. At Palmiye Merkezi, this plant has been cultivated for many years but was previously sold under the incorrect name Ficus radiata; this error has now been corrected. A variegated form with red and green leaves also exists, known as Synadenium grantii var. Rubrum.

The plant exudes a milky white, viscous sap that is toxic. Contact with skin or eyes may cause immediate or shortly delayed burning, redness, and, in rare cases, blisters. If ingested, similar symptoms occur in the tongue, lips, and throat. Despite its toxicity, it is widely used as an ornamental plant, though it is not recommended for households with small children. At Palmiye Merkezi, no adverse reactions have been observed among staff involved in its cultivation and care.