🌿 Sagittaria Wide Leaf – Hardy, Beginner-Friendly Background Aquarium Plant

Transform your aquarium into a lush, underwater meadow with Wide Leaf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata var. platyphylla) — a beautiful, hardy, and easy-to-grow live plant that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers! 🌱✨

Wide Leaf Sagittaria features broader, grass-like leaves that grow upright and gently sway in the water, creating a calm and natural look. It’s a fast grower that can adapt to a variety of conditions, making it one of the most reliable background plants in the hobby.

Whether you’re creating a peaceful community tank or a thriving planted aquascape, Wide Leaf Sagittaria helps oxygenate the water, reduce algae, and provide shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry. 🐟💚

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Hardy and low-maintenance — great for beginners 🌱

• Produces tall, flowing leaves for a natural background look

• Improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients

• Spreads easily through runners for quick propagation

• Perfect for low-tech or high-tech setups

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Sagittaria subulata var. platyphylla

• Lighting: Low to medium

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–8.0

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• CO₂: Not required (but encourages lush growth)

💡 Pro Tip: Trim taller leaves occasionally to maintain shape and encourage new shoots. The plant will send out runners that form a beautiful, thick cluster over time!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Beginner aquarists 🌿
✔️ Natural or jungle-style aquascapes
✔️ Shrimp and community fish tanks
✔️ Low-tech or CO₂-free setups
✔️ Background planting for balance and contrast

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Wide Leaf Sagittaria plant (rooted or potted)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Great for filling background spaces or along tank edges

• Reproduces easily — perfect for building a dense, green backdrop

• Mix with Amazon Sword, Cryptocoryne, or Jungle Val for a layered, natural layout

• Excellent oxygenator and nitrate absorber

✨ Sagittaria Wide Leaf adds movement, texture, and natural balance to your aquarium — a beautiful, easy-care plant that thrives almost anywhere!