Arrowhead Plant Care

Your Arrowhead plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, preferably filtered light if you place it by a window. Exposure to direct sun bleaches the leaves. Some variegated varieties can tolerate a bit more sunlight while your deeper green Arrowhead plants prefer some shade.

In the spring and summer, water your Arrowhead plant regularly and thoroughly, avoiding waterlogged soil. Your plant grows best in soil that’s kept moist but not soggy. Also, remember not to let the soil dry out. In the winter, you can cut back on the watering frequency.

Your Arrowhead Plant loves a warm environment. Thus, keeping temperatures between 65-80°F during the day and above 60°F at night provides the best conditions for your plant. Likewise, to avoid temperature fluctuations, remember to keep your Arrowhead plant away from vents and drafts.

Your Arrowhead Plant will do well in humid environments, especially during the winter. Mist the plant daily or place its container on a tray filled with pebbles and water to increase the humidity. You can also place your plant in a bathroom or kitchen where it will enjoy moisture in the air.

Your Arrowhead plant enjoys a feeding once a month during the spring, summer, and fall which is its prime growing season. A liquid, general-purpose fertilizer for indoor plants provides all the nutrients your Arrowhead needs. Just remember to closely follow the instructions on the label. You can skip the feedings during the winter when your Arrowhead’s growth naturally slows down.

Your Arrowhead Plant is considered toxic to humans and pets if ingested as it causes severe irritation of the mouth, throat swelling, and digestion issues.

If you want to keep your plant compact and bushy, pinch the new growth on a regular basis. Wear gloves when pinching as the plant’s sap can cause skin irritation.