Maund's Arrowhead Plant Care
Maundia triglochinoides F.Muell.
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Maundia is a genus of alismatid monocots, described in 1858. Maundia was formerly included in the family Juncaginaceae but is now considered to form a family of its own under the name Maundiaceae.
Partial to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Maund's Arrowhead?
Maund's Arrowhead grows best in partial to full shade.
Where Is the Maund's Arrowhead Native To?
What Is the Maund's Arrowhead?
Maund's Arrowhead (Maundia triglochinoides) belongs to the Maundiaceae family within the Maundia genus. Maund's Arrowhead is native to Australia.
Maund's Arrowhead displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Maund's Arrowhead produces small, delicate white flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Maund's Arrowhead Need?
Maund's Arrowhead thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Maund's Arrowhead in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Maund's Arrowhead?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Maund's Arrowhead to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Maund's Arrowhead?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Maund's Arrowhead?
Maund's Arrowhead can be propagated through division, offsets, seeds.
Is the Maund's Arrowhead Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Maund's Arrowhead, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Maund's Arrowhead?
Maund's Arrowhead is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Maund's Arrowhead is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Maundia genus — compare its care with other Maundia species on PlantoScan.
Maundia is part of the Maundiaceae plant family — browse all Maundiaceae genera and species.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Maundia triglochinoides F.Muell., family Maundiaceae (first published in Fragm. 1: 23 (1858)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Maund's Arrowhead, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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