Arrowroot

Arrowroot Care

Maranta Arundinacea

What is the plant

Arrowroot is an erect, perennial plant growing about 1.2 metres tall. It has a shallow root system, with rhizomes that penetrate more deeply into the soil.The plant produces a starch-rich root that is the main source of arrowroot and also has various medicinal applications. Often harvested from the wild, it is also widely cultivated in tropical regions for its root, and is often grown as a ground cover and ornamental in tropical gardens and as a pot plant in cooler climates

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Just like lucky bamboo, growing arrowhead plant in water is possible easily! you can keep it in decorative vases and jars for forever. syngonium is a remarkable houseplant with beautiful arrow-shaped green leaves and soft stems. it makes for an interesting addition to shade gardens and indoors.
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Planting instructions will suggest planting in a sterile potting mix.
Temperature
Maranta arundinacea is frost tender. For non-hardy regions, best to grow it as houseplant indoors or in a greenhouse.

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Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
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