
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Also known as
arumleaf arrowhead, northern arrowhead, nothern arrowhead, arum-leaved arrowhead, duck-potato arrowhead, tule potato, wapato and wapatum arrowhead
Taxonomy
Sagittaria cuneata
Sagittaria
Alismataceae
Alismatales

How to care for Arum-Leaf Arrowhead

How often to water your Arum-Leaf Arrowhead

every 9
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Arum-Leaf Arrowhead in your home

a window
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arum-Leaf Arrowhead in your home š”.

How to fertilize Arum-Leaf Arrowhead

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Arum-Leaf Arrowhead after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Arum-Leaf Arrowhead 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.
Sunlight Needs
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
