Thalia geniculata, the bent alligator-flag, arrowroot, or fire-flag, is a plant species widespread across tropical Africa and much of the Americas. Thalia geniculata is native to a large region in Africa, from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east, south to Zimbabwe and Angola. Thalia geniculata is a rather stout, herbaceous plant growing 2 - 4 metres tall from a tuberous rhizome. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local consumption of its edible leaves and roots.
Fire Flag Care
Thalia Geniculata
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
6 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Potted thalia can also be moved into deeper water for overwintering. Submerging the crowns under 18 to 24 inches (46-61 cm.) of water should provide adequate protection. In areas north of thalia’s USDA hardiness zone 6 to 10, container grown thalia can be moved indoors.
Fertilizer
Choose a location with wet soil for growing powdery thalia. They can be planted on the edge of the pond or submerged underwater to a depth of 18 inches (46 cm.). Thalia prefers a rich, fertile loam and does best when planted in full sun.
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