Arrow Leaf Care 101: Water, Light & Growing Tips

Arrow Leaf

Also known as

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Xanthosoma sagittifolium 'Lime Zinger'

Genus

Xanthosoma

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Arrow Leaf

💦 Water

How often to water your Arrow Leaf

Arrow Leaf 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 Lime Zinger Elephant Ear in your home

Arrow Leaf may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Arrow Leaf

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Arrow Leaf: 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 Arrow Leaf after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #evilgenius I did a Thing…. Completely by accident but this little guy is very quickly becoming my favourite plant. A couple months ago I got hold of 2 Mickey Mouse xanthasoma juveniles, one had 2 growth points and a long enough stem with roots growing in opposite directions on each end. I naturally did the only thing I could and chopped it in half and Ta Daaaa 3 plants!! However I completely forgot about Bonsai 101…. Because I snipped the stem when the smallest one was barely a green triangle sticking out (if they weren’t bare rooted I wouldn’t have seen the second growth point) so when I snipped it, the plant decided it must be Forever Smol and now I have an accidental bonsai Mickey Mouse xanthasoma the size of a dwarf syngonium 🥰😍🤣 how’s that for some #madscientist crazy plant experimenting 😜 sometimes you succeed, sometimes you kill plants experimenting and other times you get something wonderful and completely unexpected 😊 And I shall call him Squishy 😏

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Arrow Leaf 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.

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Water Frequency →

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Arrow Leaf may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Light Requirements →

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Toxicity to Cats →

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Toxicity to Dogs →

Lime Zinger Elephant Ear Toxicity to Humans →

🧐 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.