Dwarf Sagittaria Live Aquarium Plant, Broadleaf Carpeting Plant for Freshwater Foregrounds

Dwarf Sagittaria is a live freshwater aquarium plant featuring broad, grass-like green leaves. It spreads naturally through runners, creating a lush carpet across the foreground or low midground of a planted tank.

Easy care and adaptable growing requirements make this carpet-forming plant suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists. It can add depth, scale, and a natural meadow-like appearance while providing cover for shrimp and fry.

Key Features

• Spreads naturally by runners and can fill in quickly under suitable conditions.
• Grows under low to moderate lighting; stronger lighting encourages faster spreading.
• Suitable for low-tech aquariums because supplemental CO₂ is not required.
• Works in small or large freshwater aquariums, including planted, community, shrimp, and nano tanks.
• Nutrient-rich substrate is recommended to support strong runner development.
• Broadleaf growth may become taller under low light and remain shorter under higher light.

Specifications

• Scientific name: Sagittaria subulata (Broadleaf).
• Common name: Dwarf Sag.
• Plant type: Live freshwater carpeting plant.
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast.
• Placement: Foreground to low midground.
• Lighting: Low to moderate.
• Water temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C).
• Difficulty level: Easy.
• CO₂: Not required, though optional CO₂ may increase growth speed and density.
• Planting: Rinse gently with clean aquarium water, separate into small clumps, and plant the clumps slightly apart in the substrate.
• Maintenance: Trim runners and taller leaves as needed to maintain the desired carpet height.
• Natural variation: Size, shape, density, and coloration may vary. Some leaf melting can occur after shipping while the live plant adjusts.

Give each clump room to establish, then allow the runners to spread naturally across the aquarium floor. Stable freshwater conditions and regular trimming will help maintain the desired carpet shape and height.