{"product_id":"horizon-sagittaria-subulata","title":"Horizon-Sagittaria Subulata","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon Sagittaria subulata – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a lush, natural underwater landscape with Horizon Sagittaria subulata, a hardy and versatile aquatic plant ideal for foreground and midground planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly known as Dwarf Sagittaria, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike more demanding carpeting plants, Sagittaria subulata adapts well to a wide range of aquarium conditions, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon tissue culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this plant is cultivated under sterile laboratory conditions, providing a clean start without unwanted algae, snails or other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sagittaria subulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Sagittaria \/ Dwarf Sag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Horizon Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not essential, but beneficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–30 cm, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Runners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagittaria subulata is a hardy, adaptable plant that thrives in a variety of aquarium setups, including low-tech planted tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough additional CO₂ is not required, CO₂ supplementation and adequate nutrients can encourage faster, healthier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a root-feeding plant, Sagittaria subulata benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or the addition of root fertilisers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular maintenance involves removing older or damaged leaves and thinning out runners when necessary to prevent overcrowding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully remove the plant from the tissue culture container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse thoroughly with clean water to remove the nutrient gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently separate the plant into smaller portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant each portion into the substrate, keeping the crown above the substrate surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace the portions apart to allow runners to spread and establish naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Sagittaria subulata?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful, bright green, grass-like foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for creating natural foreground carpets and meadow-style aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and suitable for beginner aquascapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in both low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads naturally through runners to create dense growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for adding movement, texture and depth to planted layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue culture provides a clean, pest-free start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a lush underwater meadow with Horizon Sagittaria subulata – an easy-care aquatic plant that brings natural beauty and vibrant greenery to any aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276530126981,"sku":"TC138","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-sagittaria-subulata","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}