Is round-leaf arrowroot poisonous?

1. Whether the plant is toxic:

There are many classifications under the Marantaceae family, so we cannot generalize and think that all Marantaceae plants are poisonous.

After modern scientific research, there is no relevant evidence that it is toxic, so for now, the round-leaved arrowroot should not be toxic. Therefore, when we deal with the juice of the round-leaved arrowroot, we don’t have to be so nervous and can be relatively calm.

2. Efficacy and effects:

1. Economic value:

The leaves of round-leaved arrowroot come in many colors, so it is very ornamental. Because the round-leafed arrowroot is a shade-loving plant, it has a strong tolerance to shade and is very adaptable to dark environments. We can use it as landscaping, planting it in home courtyards, under the shade of trees in public parks, or beside traffic highways. These are widely used in South China. Moreover, we can also arrange the round-leaved arrowroot with other flowers to make it a perfect choice of flowers for greenhouse cultivation and urban gardening, which are widely used in northern regions.

2. Ornamental effect:

Considering that the leaves of the round-leaved arrowroot are brightly colored and it is a shade-loving plant, plus that its cultivation and management are relatively simple, it is widely used as an indoor potted plant for viewing. Indoors, due to the colorful leaves of the round-leaved arrowroot, it is a high-end cut leaf material that can be directly used as a flower arrangement.

3. Decorative function:

As one of the most famous indoor home plants in the world, the round-leaved arrowroot can be used as a permanent decoration in a remote corner of a hotel or to decorate the bedroom at home. Remember one thing, when we are cultivating round-leaf arrowroot, every time we place it indoors for a period of time, we should put it on the balcony and expose it to sunlight for a period of time to facilitate the long-term viewing of the round-leaf arrowroot.

4. Greening value:

Although the ability of the round-leaved arrowroot to remove formaldehyde is half that of the spider plant, it is much more efficient than other common plants and can purify the air. In addition, the round-leafed arrowroot is also an expert at removing ammonia.