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Arrowhead.
Sagittaria sagittifolia
Prononciation saj-ih-TARE-ee-uh saj-ih-tih-FOE-lee-uh
Aussi appelée Arrowhead, Giant Sag, Giant Sagittaria, Hawaii Arrowhead, Old World arrowhead
The arrowhead is a charming aquatic plant that thrives in shallow water or boggy soil. It is well known for its distinct, arrow shaped leaves that rise above the water surface. You will find it adds a nice touch to pond edges or water gardens.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Aquatic perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 4 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Keep the soil or growing medium constantly saturated as this plant loves being submerged. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal that the water level has dropped too low. It is a vigorous grower so keep an eye on it to make sure it does not crowd out other plants.
- Arrosage
- The soil must remain completely waterlogged or submerged at all times.
- Engrais
- Use an aquatic plant fertilizer tablet pushed into the soil once a month during the growing season.
- Taille
- Trim away any dead or decaying foliage to keep the water clean and prevent rot.
- Rempotage
- Repot when the plant becomes root bound in its container, typically every year or two.
- Sol
- Heavy clay or aquatic soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 8.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Distinctive arrow shaped leaves
- White flowers with purple centers
- Grows in shallow water
- Fibrous root system
- Stems are triangular in cross section
Science
- Famille
- Alismataceae
- Genre
- Sagittaria
- Ordre
- Alismatales
- Classe
- Liliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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