Arrowroot
Maranta arundinacea
Also known as
Maranta, West Indian Arrowroot, Obedience Plant, Bermuda Arrowroot, Araru, Ararao, Hulankeeriya
Marant arund 090103-5154 rwg by Wie146 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1m |
30cm | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering


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Arrowroot Overview
Maranta arundinacea is a rhizomatous perennial species in the arrowroot family, Marantaceae. This family is also commonly known as the prayer plant family. This species originates from the Amazon rainforest area of north-western Brazil and it is tender, coping with temperatures as low as 5 degrees Celcius. Foliage is lance-shaped and this species produces attractive, short-lived, white flowers. It has an upright habit and may be planted as a groundcover in appropriate climates, or grown in pots in colder environments. It produces fleshy, edible rhizomes up to 45cm in length, many other species in this genus are popular houseplants.
Common problems with Arrowroot
How to propagate Arrowroot
Division
Cuttings
Stem cuttings in summer.
Special features of Arrowroot
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Arrowroot
Culinary, vegetable, food