West Indian Arrowroot PLANT – Obedience Plant, Bermuda Arrowroot, Araru – Maranta arundinacea

West Indian Arrowroot PLANT (Maranta arundinacea) – True Arrowroot – Heirloom & Untreated Also known as: Obedience Plant, AraruGrow your own source of authentic, gluten-free flour! West Indian Arrowroot is the true, commercially used arrowroot variety, prized for its versatile, nutty-flavoured rhizomes. This easy-to-grow, evergreen perennial is perfect for your food forest or garden, providing a reliable harvest of starchy tubers.Enjoy the young, less fibrous tubers raw, baked, or in stir-fries. For its most famous use, the mature rhizomes can be processed into a pure, easily digestible, gluten-free starch—an excellent thickening agent for sauces, gravies, and baked goods, ideal for those with dietary sensitivities.A Digestive-Friendly Superfood: Recent scientific research confirms what traditional medicine has long known. Arrowroot starch is:Easily Digestible: Perfect for infants, the elderly, and individuals with celiac disease or digestive issues.Gluten-Free: A superb, neutral-flavoured alternative to wheat flour.Versatile in Cooking: Used in everything from porridge and curries to cakes, jellies, and as an ice cream stabilizer. (Source: Malki et al., 2023)Please Note: This is the true Maranta arundinacea and is not related to the Queensland Arrowroot (Canna edulis).Product Details:Price is for one (1) young West Indian Arrowroot plant supplied in a small nursery pot.Please note: The product image is an example. The plant you receive will be at a similar stage of growth.Naturally grown with care in our permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD.Dispatch within Australia only. Unfortunately, we cannot send to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS, or WA.Local pick-up is available by appointment.Planting & Growing TipsInitial Care: Upon arrival, give your plant a good drink and place it in a partially shaded, sheltered spot. Allow it to recover from its journey in the original pot for a few days before transplanting.Transplanting: Re-pot or plant into the garden when roots begin to emerge from the drainage holes. Water thoroughly immediately after planting.Position: Prefers a warm, partially shaded spot with rich, well-drained soil. It will not tolerate waterlogged conditions, so a slightly raised garden bed is ideal.Care: A low-maintenance plant that will form a clump. Harvest rhizomes as needed, leaving some in the ground to ensure the plant continues to thrive.Additional NotesSun Acclimatisation: Our nursery plants are grown in partial shade. Gradually introduce them to more sun over several days before planting them in their permanent position.Disclaimer: As with any new food, we recommend you research before consumption. Please also see the full disclaimer in the footer of this page.