Commonly known, as goosefoot, nephthytis or syngonium podophyllum is a feng shui plant. This plant has a distinctive leaf, which changes from arrow shaped to a five lobed form as it matures. The five lobed shape represents the five elements, water, fire, earth, wood and metal thus provides the perfect balance of yin yang as the new leaves are shiny and the older ones are matt. The five lobed shape of syngonium podophyllum/ goosefoot leaves represents the five feng shui elements, water, fire, earth, wood and metal. Thus it perfectly balances yin and yang energy and encourages positive chi or energy. It also cleanses the air. The goosefoot, or syngonium podophyllum, has the inspiring, upward wood energy, which is associated with the east or southeast. Place it on a desk or workstation to let its spirit of spring, dawn, youth and new ideas aid inspiration. For indoors, place the syngonium or goosefoot plant in front of a sharp corner or angle that maybe cutting chi. This will help reduce stress, anxiety, sleep disorders and arguments. Chi always flows along a smooth wall or surface until it meets a sharp angle where it creates turbulent energy at the point. Placing a feng shui plant in front of the angle will soften it.