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Create a lush, natural underwater landscape with Horizon Sagittaria subulata, a hardy and versatile aquatic plant ideal for foreground and midground planting.
Commonly known as Dwarf Sagittaria, Sagittaria subulata is a popular aquarium plant recognised for its bright green, narrow, grass-like leaves. Its ability to spread through runners makes it an excellent choice for creating a natural, meadow-like carpet in planted aquariums.
Unlike more demanding carpeting plants, Sagittaria subulata adapts well to a wide range of aquarium conditions, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.
Under favourable conditions, this plant develops dense clusters of vibrant green foliage. Although commonly used in the foreground, its height can vary depending on lighting, nutrients and growing conditions, allowing it to serve as an attractive midground plant as well.
Supplied in Horizon tissue culture, this plant is cultivated under sterile laboratory conditions, providing a clean start without unwanted algae, snails or other common aquarium hitchhikers.
Scientific Name: Sagittaria subulata
Common Name: Dwarf Sagittaria / Dwarf Sag
Brand: Horizon Aquatics
Form: Tissue Culture
Difficulty: Easy
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting Requirements: Low to Medium
COâ‚‚ Requirements: Not essential, but beneficial
Placement: Foreground to Midground
Height: Approximately 5–30 cm, depending on conditions
Temperature: Approximately 20–28°C
Propagation: Runners
Sagittaria subulata is a hardy, adaptable plant that thrives in a variety of aquarium setups, including low-tech planted tanks.
Plant individual portions into a nutrient-rich substrate, leaving sufficient space between them to encourage the development of runners. Over time, new plantlets will emerge and gradually spread across the aquarium floor, creating a beautiful, natural carpet.
Although additional COâ‚‚ is not required, COâ‚‚ supplementation and adequate nutrients can encourage faster, healthier growth.
As a root-feeding plant, Sagittaria subulata benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or the addition of root fertilisers.
Regular maintenance involves removing older or damaged leaves and thinning out runners when necessary to prevent overcrowding.
Aquascaping Tip: Sagittaria subulata does not always remain short. Under certain aquarium conditions, its leaves may grow considerably taller, making it equally suitable for natural-looking midground planting.
Carefully remove the plant from the tissue culture container.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove the nutrient gel.
Gently separate the plant into smaller portions.
Plant each portion into the substrate, keeping the crown above the substrate surface.
Space the portions apart to allow runners to spread and establish naturally.
Beautiful, bright green, grass-like foliage.
Ideal for creating natural foreground carpets and meadow-style aquascapes.
Hardy and suitable for beginner aquascapers.
Thrives in both low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.
Spreads naturally through runners to create dense growth.
Excellent for adding movement, texture and depth to planted layouts.
Tissue culture provides a clean, pest-free start.
Create a lush underwater meadow with Horizon Sagittaria subulata – an easy-care aquatic plant that brings natural beauty and vibrant greenery to any aquascape.
