Harvesting of Peltandra virginica fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
green arrow arum
Peltandra virginica
Green Arrow Arum (Peltandra Virginica) is an aquatic herb that is native to wetlands and marshes along the eastern and southern Coastal Plain of the United States. It typically grows in shallow water and has long dark green arrow-shaped leaves with a creamy white margin. The plant also produces bright green arrowhead-shaped flowers, which when fertilized, can produce bright purple berries late in the season. In addition to its decorative appeal, Green Arrow Arum is an important food and shelter source for local wildlife such as waterfowl.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Rhizome Propagation,Stolon
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Greenish-white to greenish-yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
green,yellow,orange,tan Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Green arrow arum should be watered frequently but only enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Depending on the time of year and climate, it should be watered once a week to once every 2 weeks. In the summertime, it is best to water it more often (about 1-2 times per week) so that the soil does not dry out too much. During cooler seasons, water it less frequently (about once every 2 weeks). Always check the soil by sticking your finger in it to make sure it’s not overly dry before watering.
sunlight
Green arrow arum (Peltandra virginica) prefers full sun to part shade, meaning it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This particular species does best when exposed to direct sunlight for most of the morning hours, and then filtered shade in the later afternoon. For optimal growth, try to ensure that it does not receive more than 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight at any given time.
pruning
Green Arrow arums should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. For optimal health and appearance, remove any dead, dying or diseased stems and foliage. Thin the plant as needed to maintain a full, healthy look. Also, prune out any stems that are crossing or growing too close to the center of the plant to enhance air circulation. Finally, prune off lower-growing branches to create a more-defined shape. For Green Arrow arums, it's best to prune lightly and slowly to prevent over-pruning.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Green arrow arum typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Peltandra virginica fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
