Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) Care Guide

A grass-like foreground plant that spreads quickly via runners to form a lush green carpet. Adapts well to a wide range of water conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

Overview

Sagittaria subulata is an aquatic plant in the family Alismataceae. A grass-like foreground plant that spreads quickly via runners to form a lush green carpet. Adapts well to a wide range of water conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

Taxonomy

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Sagittaria
Scientific name: Sagittaria subulata
Other names: Narrow-leaf Sagittaria

Habitat

Native to the eastern United States, Cuba, Central America and northern South America. Grows in shallow ponds, streams and tidal estuaries, including in slightly brackish water along the Atlantic coastal plain.

Growth requirements

Light: medium (≈50-80 PAR at substrate)
CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 6-8
GH: 2-15 °dGH
Substrate: sand or fine gravel
Nutrient demand: low
Growth rate: medium
Difficulty: beginner

Placement

Recommended placement: foreground
Maximum height: 15 cm
Trim every: 14 days

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by runners (daughter plants on horizontal stolons).