How to grow and care for Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott
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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott
How often should I water?
check Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Xanthosoma, Species: Xanthosoma sagittifolium
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Xanthosoma |
| Species | Xanthosoma sagittifolium |
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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott is dangerous to Dog
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