Wide Leaf Sagittaria Aquarium Plant – Easy Beginner Background Plant

Bring natural movement and lush greenery to your aquarium with Wide Leaf Sagittaria (Sagittaria Species) — a hardy, fast-growing aquatic plant perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. Known for its broad, ribbon-like leaves and vibrant green color, this plant creates a beautiful backdrop that fish love to explore and swim through.

Wide Leaf Sagittaria thrives in low to medium lighting, spreads naturally through runners, and quickly forms a dense, flowing plant cluster. It makes an excellent alternative to Vallisneria for aquarists who want a similar look with slightly wider, more textured leaves.

Perfect for community tanks, betta tanks, nano tanks, and larger planted aquariums. Whether you’re filling in the background or creating a natural jungle look, this hardy plant is reliable, adaptable, and visually stunning.

Whether you’re brand new to live plants or have a full aquascape setup, this plant makes success easy!

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

Beginner-friendly — thrives in most freshwater tanks

Spreads naturally by runners to fill open spaces

Adds oxygen and reduces algae by improving water quality

Perfect for betta tanks, shrimp tanks, and community aquariums

💧 Plant Care Made Simple

Lighting: Low to medium light (no special equipment needed!)

Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

pH: 6.5–8.0

Placement: Midground or foreground

Growth Height: 4–10 inches (taller in larger tanks)

Fertilizer: Optional! Root tabs help, but this plant grows well in most substrates

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t bury the base (crown) of the plant — just cover the roots. It’ll start sending out baby plants on its own!


📦 What You’ll Receive

1 healthy Wide Leaf Sagittaria plant with strong roots and several leaves.

🌱 Helpful Hints

Remove any melting leaves after planting — new growth will appear within a week or two