How to Grow and Care for Arrow Arums

Arrow Arums generally thrive in moist to wet soil environments, making them ideal for aquatic or bog gardens. They require partial to full shade, ensuring they are protected from direct, harsh sunlight. Special care points include maintaining consistently damp soil and ensuring the environment is not too arid. With minimal pests and diseases, arrow Arums proves to be a hardy choice for garden enthusiasts.

Watering schedule: Once per day

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Arrow Arums

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Once per day
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Types of Arrow Arums

Green arrow arum

Green arrow arum (Peltandra virginica) is an aquatic plant with arrow-shaped stalks, growing in marshlands and wetlands and attract flies. A limited number of small mammals and water birds feed on this plant. It is, however, toxic to humans and may contribute to the formation of kidney stones if consumed.

White arrow arum

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.

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