Sagittaria Subulata

 Common Name: Dwarf Sagittaria

Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) brings that fresh‑cut‑lawn energy straight into your tank. This hobby‑favorite foreground plant adds subtle depth to your layout, but it’s versatile enough to stretch into the midground or even background of your aquascape when it’s feeling extra ambitious. Its bright green, wide blades mimic those dreamy riverbank vibes while doubling as a cozy hideout for shrimp and nano fish. And because it grows happily emersed or submersed, sometimes even throwing out tiny white flowers at the surface, it’s a low-maintenance MVP.

Key Features & Benefits

• Create a professional, lush look with bright green foliage that resembles wide blades of grass.
• Enjoy a highly adaptable plant that can be used flexibly as a carpeting foreground or a midground accent.
• Benefit from a hardy species that easily tolerates hard, alkaline water conditions where other plants might struggle.
• Provide an excellent foraging ground, shelter, and security for baby fish, dwarf shrimp, and nano inhabitants.

Care

• Plant into your substrate and let it readily send out runners to produce a thick, effortless carpet on its own.
• Maintain moderate to high lighting, keeping in mind that higher light can bring out beautiful red tones in the leaves, while lower light makes it grow taller.
• Supplement with iron and other nutrients if you notice the leaves turning a sickly yellow, as it is a heavy root-feeder.
• Master the basics by learning how to properly grow aquarium carpet plants to ensure your new layout fills in quickly, evenly, and stays free of algae.

Quick Facts

• Family Name: Alismataceae
• Origin: North/South America
• Height: 4–12 inches
• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Temperature: 68–82°F
• Care Level: Easy
• Light Requirements: Moderate
• CO2: Not necessary (but grows much faster with it)
• Propagation: Remove plant runners and place them into the substrate
• Growth Rate: Fast