Among the rich splendor of exotic flowers, one of the most striking representatives is arrowroot. This plant can decorate any interior thanks to its original, sophisticated appearance. Large velvety leaves from pale green to greenish-blue colors are decorated with intricate patterns, veins, and spots.
The plant was named after the scientist and healer Bartolomeo Maranta, who discovered this amazing flower in search of antidotes. Due to its ability to lift and curl the leaves in the evening, as if joining palms in prayer, arrowroot received the name - prayer grass. Arrowroot is especially respected by the British, due to the presence of ten spots on the leaf of the plant, which is associated with the “Ten Commandments”; one of the types of arrowroot was called Kerkhoven’s Maranta.
It is believed that by getting this flower, you can attract happiness, prosperity and prosperity into your life . Along with such unusual properties of this delicate flower, the signs and superstitions associated with it are also unusual.
Popular beliefs
- Maranta is considered a flower of monetary well-being, a magnet for attracting finance. The appearance of arrowroot in the house can contribute to promotion on the career ladder, receiving a sudden bonus, a large gift, winning the lottery, and it can also prevent unnecessary spending.
- There is also a belief that for financial well-being, the flower must be looked after by the person who earns the most in the family. There is also an opinion that praying grass needs to be propagated; each family member must personally plant a cutting of the plant.
- Maranta helps strengthen family relationships, drives away thoughts of adultery, and strengthens marriage. If you place a flower in the bedroom, it will contribute to harmony in the relationship between spouses, a surge of passion, and satisfaction from intimacy.
- The flower also has a beneficial effect on children. If a child is too conflicted, lazy, or disobedient, then close proximity to the arrowroot will allow these problems to be resolved. It helps teenagers smooth out rough edges in communication during the period of personality formation and decide on the choice of a future profession. Maranta corrects behavior, creates a favorable creative environment, reveals talents, thanks to which creative individuals will experience a surge of inspiration.
- Arrowroot helps strengthen the immune system due to its ability to bring clean air into the house, which improves health. The proximity of arrowroot is beneficial for older people who have health problems - the flower will help them recover quickly, give them a new surge of strength and the desire to live. Arrowroot is able to stabilize the energy situation, relieves stress and promotes good sleep.
- There is also a sign associated with the general condition of the flower. The withering of the plant signals that a negative atmosphere has developed in the house, despondency has settled, an unwillingness to forgive, make concessions, and listen to the wishes of loved ones. Sometimes the poor condition of a plant promises large financial losses and damages. As soon as the situation improves, the health of the flower will be restored.
How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs
There are no bad omens or superstitions about the flower. Praying herb purifies the air in the room, normalizes the energy in the house, eliminates nervousness and promotes the development of abilities. When placed in the bedroom, the flower improves intimate relationships between spouses and promotes quality deep sleep.
However, to avoid possible consequences, it is necessary to ensure proper care with abundant watering in the spring and summer. Usually the death of a flower is considered a bad omen. You should pay attention to the condition of the leaves, which indicates errors in care.
Why do you dream?
If arrowroot is present in your dream, then changes in your personal life await you, the imminent appearance of a person with whom only happy and unforgettable moments will be associated. The presence of people in such a dream means that you will become a participant in a wedding or birthday party. The presence of animals near the arrowroot promises a meeting with old friends.
A plant endowed with only positive characteristics is undoubtedly a must-have in your home. It will attract happiness and harmony to you, help improve your quality of life, get rid of negativity, protect you from quarrels and eliminate aggression. Think positively and praying grass will help you cope with all adversities.
Temperature, lighting and comfortable location
Indoor arrowroot loves warmth, so in summer the temperature should be 20-25°C. In winter - about 17-18°C. The plant is afraid of drafts, and if it is under their influence, it immediately begins to dry out. A pot with a heat-loving flower cannot be placed on the windowsill. In the warm season, arrowroot can be taken outside, but always in the shade, not blown by the wind.
From October to February the plant has a rest period. During this period, the temperature is 18-20 °C. The main thing is to avoid sudden changes in temperature.
In direct sunlight, its leaves turn pale. The plant feels best in partial shade, with diffused light. The ideal option is a stand in the center or at the back of the room.
Benefits of the flower
Arrowroot benefits adults and children. This low-maintenance flower with positive reviews can be an excellent gift for home and office.
Give arrowroot:
- For friends who have a child , the baby will be obedient and talented.
- For elderly relatives , the plant will protect them from serious diseases.
- Newlyweds and married people - to strengthen their family ties.
- For singles , the gift will serve as a wonderful decoration for their home and will increase their budget, and maybe they will finally meet their soulmate.
Due to its chemical composition, arrowroot has a number of medicinal properties . Flowers are used as a dietary and tonic, treatment and prevention of vein disease. The root is used to prepare baby food for children suffering from carbohydrate metabolism disorders.
Arrowroot roots are widely used in cooking . The roots of one of the subspecies of this flower are ground into flour (arrowroot) and used not only as a dietary food, but also as thickeners for sauces and jellies.
Even in ancient times, Indian tribes used Arrowroot powder as an antidote against poisoned arrows.
Bloom
Arrowroots rarely grow above 20 cm. Their leaves are very distinctive, with brightly colored veins and colored spots. The overall color of the leaves varies from white to dark green or black. Leaves are linear, ellipsoidal or oval-round.
It rarely blooms, especially in captivity. But if, nevertheless, it blooms, then this is a real victory for the owners. The inflorescences of the plant are small, light yellow, pink or white. Usually, they are collected in a spikelet.
Arrowroot includes more than 40 species:
- white-veined (Maranta leuconeura kerchoviana);
- Kerchoven (Maranta Kerchoviana);
- Masanja (Maranta Massangeana).
Read more about them in this article.
Feng Shui meaning
Recently, growing plants according to the teachings of Feng Shui has become popular. Representatives of this teaching are sure that each plant has its own energy, and arrowroot is the flower that should be in every home, without exception. A flower will help you find the meaning of life :
- the unemployed will find their dream job;
- the lonely will meet the love of his life;
- the teenager will make a choice;
- the talented will reveal their talents.
This miracle flower seems to guide and push you to make the right decisions .
In the teachings of Feng Shui, arrowroot is considered one of the most significant symbols of well-being. Due to its ability to lift and curl the leaves in the evening, like palms in prayer, this type of arrowroot calms and pacifies, and promotes relaxation.
Magical properties of the plant
If we talk about signs and superstitions, arrowroot is considered a favorable plant for growing at home. The beneficial qualities and properties of arrowroot allow it to be placed in offices.
According to superstitions and signs, it is recommended to place the flower near the bed in the bedroom to restore the harmony of intimate relationships. The flower helps children and adults keep their emotions under control and eliminate laziness. Arrowroot helps to reveal abilities.
Arrowroot strengthens the immune system due to the content of B vitamins. The plant purifies the air, which has a beneficial effect on the general condition of household members. The leaves contain starch and are used as food for anemia and anorexia. Tubers are used in cooking for making confectionery products. However, the use of leaves internally is possible only after consulting a specialist.
Maranta lifts its leaves before a thunderstorm. This property is also observed in insufficient indoor light and unfavorable growing conditions. The flower seems to be asking for proper care, for which it was also called a praying grass.
Attention! The plant is not poisonous.
Where is the best place to put it?
With a lack of lighting or bad weather, the leaves of the flower rise vertically and fold, like palms in prayer. Therefore, it is recommended to place the flower in a place that is sufficiently lit.
For the flower to bring you prosperity and good luck, place the pot where the family spends the most time . The ideal place is the living room - the main thing is that the flower is sufficiently illuminated.
In conclusion, we can say that Maranta is a very popular flower. According to signs, it enriches its owner and the place where it lives. Along with this, she acts as the keeper of the home, creates a wonderful atmosphere of comfort and warmth for everyone living in the house, relieves irritability and insomnia, giving peace and tranquility. There is not a single negative review about this flower; it is beautiful both aesthetically and exotericly. With proper care, it will help you realize all your goals.
Is arrowroot poisonous?
The plant is a remedy for most diseases. That’s why praying herb is still used for medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown that arrowroot does not cause allergies, does not emit toxic fumes, and its juice is not poisonous. Therefore, she can live side by side with small children and pets. The same cannot be said about such indoor beauties as Dieffenbachia and Croton.
Differences from Calathea
Both calathea and arrowroot are bright and popular representatives belonging to the arrowroot plant family. Despite many differences from a botanical point of view, inexperienced and novice amateur gardeners quite often confuse these two genera. To insure yourself against mistakes and purchase a truly indoor arrowroot, it is very important to know the main, most pronounced differences from calathea:
- calathea is a slimmer and taller plant with long, well-developed petioles;
- in indoor floriculture, the height of calathea often reaches 60-100 cm, while arrowroot is characterized by more restrained growth and the maximum height of this squat ornamental plant rarely exceeds 20-25 cm;
- calathea has oval or elongated leaves, and some varieties have foliage 28-30 cm long;
- arrowroot foliage is more rounded, ovoid, no more than 10 cm long, and the main difference from calathea is its two-row arrangement;
- the calathea leaf blade is thin and delicate, there is no more than one fully developed leaf in the rosette, while arrowroot has from four to six well-formed leaves;
- A feature of arrowroot flowering is the formation of small and inconspicuous inflorescences, while calathea belongs to the category of decorative flowering indoor crops.
Calatheas and arrowroots are decorative indoor plants of amazing and exquisite beauty, but it should be noted that calathea is a more demanding crop that requires proper care at all stages of the growing season.
