Peltandra
Arrow arum
- Height × spread
- 0.6m – 0.6m × 0.6m – 0.6m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are two or three species of these. They are valued for their large smooth green arrow-shaped leaves and their generally white hooded flowers that are typical of the arums. These are very diverse in their appearance and at one time it was thought that there were around 40 species in the genus. Variations that occur may include great difference in height of the plant, or the colour of flowers or stalks. There is one white variegated form available. They are generally grown in boggy areas at the pond edge, valued for their architectural character.
- Flower colour
- Green
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cube
- Height
- 0.6m – 0.6m
- Spread
- 0.6m – 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Water garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Any
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Water depth
- Up to 15cm
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Compost for aquatic plants
Use aquatic plant compost for pond plants (other composts contain nitrates that cause problems in ponds). Pond plants are generally planted in baskets and weighted to keep in position.