Peltandra sagittifolia
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Peltandra sagittifolia

White arrow arum · Spoonflower

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
17
Observations
2

Description

Source: leafsnap

Peltandra sagittifolia is a species of plant in the genus Peltandra. It is commonly known as the spoonflower or the white arrow arum, native to the southeastern United States from eastern Louisiana to eastern Virginia.

Care Guide

💧 Water

White arrow arum flourishes in moist soil and high humidity, needing weekly watering without being either overly saturated or too dry. Typically grown as an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant, it effectively manages its moisture levels by maintaining contact with water or damp ground, which reflects its origins in swampy habitats.

☀️ Light Partial sun
Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

White arrow arum can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of White arrow arum dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The White Arrow Arum is known for its distinctive arrow-shaped leaves. It benefits greatly from pruning in the spring, which enhances air circulation and promotes healthy growth. To maintain its vitality, focus on removing damaged foliage and thinning out crowded areas. Always use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts; this minimizes stress on the plant and helps prevent disease.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Peltandra
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
49 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (2)

en White arrow arum
en Spoonflower