- Rosette plant
- Easy
- Light: low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂: Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
Dwarf sagittaria
Sagittaria subulata
Easy rosette plant for medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground and can form a carpet. Growth is fast, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant Foreground, Midground, Carpet
- Light
- Low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂
- Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Fast
- Height
- 4–12 in (10–30 cm)
- Water
- 68–82 °F (20–28 °C) pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Runners
- Botanical name
- Sagittaria subulata
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to South America and North America
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyPrices checked Nov 14, 2026.
All photos
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Sagittaria subulata dense rosettes of short strap-shaped leaves -
Sagittaria subulata narrow leaves spreading in a shallow water basin
Questions
Does Dwarf sagittaria need strong light?
Dwarf sagittaria grows in medium light.
Does Dwarf sagittaria need CO₂?
No. Dwarf sagittaria grows without added CO₂.
Where does Dwarf sagittaria go in the tank?
Dwarf sagittaria is used in the foreground, midground, and carpet.
