Does cat's eye arrowroot bloom?

Does cat's eye arrowroot bloom?

Don’t be fooled by the appearance of the cat’s eye arrowroot and assume that it is just a foliage plant. Cat's eye arrowroot can bloom, but it is rare to see it blooming. It is only in a good environment with suitable temperature and humidity and with careful maintenance that it is possible to bloom.

Due to the low temperature and dryness in the northern region, it is difficult for the cat's eye arrowroot to bloom under such climatic conditions. However, the humid and warm environment in the south makes it relatively easy for the cat's eye arrowroot to bloom.

Flower shape and color of cat's eye arrowroot

The flowers of cat's eye arrowroot are pure white, fresh and elegant in color. Each flower has 3-4 petals of varying lengths.

The cat's eye calathea flower has a strong fragrance, a bit like the smell of gardenia, and is harmless to the human body.

Precautions for cat's eye arrowroot flowering

The ornamental value of cat's eye arrowroot lies mainly in its leaves, and the flowering of cat's eye arrowroot will consume nutrients of the plant. Therefore, in order to avoid the loss of nutrients and reduce the beauty of the leaves, the flower buds of the cat's eye arrowroot can be appropriately reduced.

The flowers of cat's eye arrowroot have a strong fragrance and are harmless to the human body. However, if there is someone in your home who is allergic to the scent of flowers, you still need to be careful. It is best to place the open cat's eye calathea in a ventilated place or outdoors.