How much sunlight does my Broadleaf Arrowhead need?

Broadleaf Arrowhead 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Broadleaf Arrowhead?

Broadleaf 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.

Should I fertilize my Broadleaf Arrowhead?

Broadleaf 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Broadleaf Arrowhead?

Broadleaf Arrowhead grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Broadleaf Arrowhead be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Broadleaf Arrowhead can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Broadleaf Arrowhead easy to care for?

Broadleaf Arrowhead is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Broadleaf Arrowhead?

Broadleaf 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.

About Broadleaf Arrowhead

Broadleaf Arrowhead is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Broadleaf Arrowhead likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Broadleaf Arrowhead belongs to the Sagittaria genus, and is native to Southern Canada, most of the contiguous United States, and Mexico.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sagittaria latifolia

Genus

Sagittaria

Family

Alismataceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Broadleaf arrowhead, Indian potato and Wapato

How to care for Broadleaf Arrowhead

Water

How often to water your Broadleaf Arrowhead

Broadleaf Arrowhead 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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 Broadleaf Arrowhead in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Broadleaf Arrowhead: 1ft from a window

Broadleaf Arrowhead love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Broadleaf Arrowhead does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Broadleaf Arrowhead

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Broadleaf Arrowhead is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors