Montrichardia arborescens

Montrichardia arborescens

Native to:
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Montrichardia
Species:
Montrichardia arborescens
USDA Symbol:
MOAR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
fish, waterfowl, manatees
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, waterlogged, organic soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in swamps and marshes