Arrowhead Plant is rampant creeper or climbing plant
that grows over other vegetation, often reaching 5-10 m or more in
height when climbing larger trees. Its leaves vary in size, shape and
color depending on their position on the plant. Lower leaves are
generally arrowhead-shaped and either entirely green or with some
silvery-white markings. Upper leaves are generally light or dark green
and divided into three segments or 5-9 separate leaflets. Flowers
consist of an elongated whitish spike that is surrounded by a
creamy-white to greenish spathe. The fleshy fruits are red to
reddish-orange in colour and usually hidden. Arrowhead Plant is native
to Latin America, and has been widely cultivated as a garden ornamental
and indoor plant.
Identification credit: Aarti Khale
Photographed in Lalbagh, Bangalore & Garden of Five Senses, Delhi.
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