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Arrow Arum

Arrow Arum Care

Peltandra Virginica

Other names: Green Arrow Arum, Tuckahoe, Green Arum, Peltandra Tharpii

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What is the plant

Aquatic plant that requires wet soils. Easily grown in standing water to 6" deep in full sun to part shade. Tolerates full shade. Plants may also be grown in consistently moist boggy soils. Propagate by seed or division. Plants will form dense expanding clumps over time, but do not colonize as aggressively as the similar arrowhead (Sagittaria) does.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.
Sunlight
Bright light to full shade
Soil
Wet

Disease diagnosis

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Additional
the plant is rich in calcium oxylate, this is toxic and if consumed makes the mouth and digestive tract feel as though hundreds of tiny needles are being stuck into it. However, calcium oxylate is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant
Popularity
235 people already have this plant 33 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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