Golden Club

About Golden Club

This plant grows in bogs or shallow water, margins of slow-moving streams, swamps, and pond margins, and in water 1-12 in. deep. The leaves float on the surface and the plant spreads by rhizomes.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Orontium aquaticum

Genus

Orontium

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

goldenclub

How to care for Golden Club

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Club

Golden Club needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Club in your home

Golden Club love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Golden Club does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Club in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Club

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Club: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Golden Club after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Golden Club can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Golden Club →

Benefits of Growing Golden Club →

Common Golden Club Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Golden Club →

💦 Water Needs

Golden Club prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Golden Club Water Frequency →

Golden Club Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Golden Club requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Golden Club Light Requirements →

Golden Club Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Golden Club is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Golden Club does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Golden Club →

Best Pots for Golden Club →

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Club →

What Are Healthy Golden Club Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Golden Club should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Golden Club →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Golden Club grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Golden Club Lifecycle →

Golden Club Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Golden Club →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Club can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Club Temperature Tolerance →

Golden Club Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Golden Club →

When to Plant Golden Club →

How to Plant Golden Club →

Where to Plant Golden Club →

Winter Care for Golden Club →

Best Companion Plants for Golden Club →

Is Golden Club a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Golden Club, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.