Sagittaria platyphylla – Broadleaf Sag (Live Aquarium Plant)
Description:
Sagittaria platyphylla, also known as Broadleaf Sagittaria, is a hardy and adaptable aquarium plant that's perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers. With its bold, paddle-shaped green leaves, this rosette plant provides a lush, grassy appearance and works beautifully in the midground or background of freshwater tanks.
Native to North America, this species thrives in a wide range of conditions and can even be used in outdoor ponds. Under strong light and proper nutrients, it sends out runners and forms a dense, attractive colony—ideal for natural aquascapes.
Key Features:
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? Scientific Name: Sagittaria platyphylla
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? Growth Height: 6–18+ inches (can grow taller in high-tech tanks)
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? Plant Type: Rosette (runner-producing)
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? Light Requirement: Low to High
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? CO₂: Optional (helps with faster growth)
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?️ Temperature Range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
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? pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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? Placement: Midground to Background
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? Propagation: Runners (side shoots)
Benefits:
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? Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly
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? Provides cover for fish and shrimp
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? Helps absorb excess nutrients and reduce algae
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? Spreads naturally through runners
Care Tips:
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Plant individual rosettes directly into substrate with some space for spreading.
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Supplement with root tabs in inert substrates for best growth.
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Trim older leaves and remove excess runners to maintain shape.
