Medium
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Species
Maranta arundinacea
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Arrowroot
- Plant type
- Edible perennial
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Maranta arundinacea is
Maranta arundinacea is a herbaceous perennial known primarily as the source of arrowroot. It grows from starchy rhizomes tucked beneath the soil surface.
In your home, it asks for the conditions of a tropical rainforest floor. You will find it appreciates high humidity and consistent moisture to keep its leaves from browning at the edges.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Partial shade
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Tropical
- Most common humidity
- High
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Maranta arundinacea
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Early cultivation
Indigenous peoples in tropical regions harvested the rhizomes for food and medicinal applications. It served as a vital starch source.
- 18th century
Trade expansion
European explorers encountered the plant in the Americas. It began to appear in trade records as the demand for processed starch grew.
- 19th century
Commercial production
Large-scale cultivation established the plant as a standard agricultural crop. It became a staple ingredient for thickening sauces and preparing delicate foods.
- Modern day
Horticultural interest
You now grow this plant more often for its foliage than its roots. It remains a classic choice for those who enjoy mimicking tropical environments indoors.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial shade
1 of 1 (100%)
Tropical
1 of 1 (100%)
High
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Cultivars
Maranta arundinacea cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Maranta arundinacea
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Questions
Frequently asked about Maranta arundinacea
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Maranta arundinacea?
Maranta arundinacea is a species in the Maranta genus. Commonly known as Arrowroot, a edible perennial, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Maranta arundinacea?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Maranta arundinacea is Partial shade light, medium watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity.
How rare is Maranta arundinacea?
Maranta arundinacea is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Maranta arundinacea?
Browse public Maranta arundinacea collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Maranta arundinacea on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Maranta arundinacea, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Maranta arundinacea collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.