{"product_id":"sagittaria-subulata","title":"Sagittaria subulata","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Sagittaria (\u003ci\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/i\u003e), also widely known as Awl-leaf Arrowhead, is a highly adaptable and resilient carpeting foreground plant featuring slender, bright green, ribbon-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional, undemanding rosette plant originating from South America that naturally propagates via underground runners to form a lush, low-growing green carpet. Highly forgiving of varying water parameters and lighting conditions, this hardy species is uniquely suited for beginner aquarists seeking a reliable, low-maintenance alternative to more delicate foreground carpeting plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/i\u003e (Commonly: Dwarf Sagittaria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Extremely Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate (Co2 is optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 to 4.0 inches (5.0 to 10.0 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temp \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F–82°F (20°C–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunner offsets \/ Vegetative reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003ci\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/i\u003e individually or in small clusters spaced about an inch apart in the foreground or midground areas of your aquarium. Ensure that only the roots are buried in the substrate while the crown (where the leaves meet the roots) remains completely above the substrate line to prevent rotting. Over time, the plant will dispatch underground runners that sprout new baby plantlets, gradually filling in empty spaces to create a dense green meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Nutrient Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this species thrives best and stays lower to the substrate under moderate-to-high lighting, it adapts remarkably well to low-tech tanks with minimal lighting and no injected CO2. Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs will significantly accelerate its growth and runners production, though liquid fertilizers will also support overall foliage health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Trimming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an undemanding grower, maintenance is straightforward. Periodic trimming of older outer leaves or stray tall runners keeps the carpet neat and encourages lateral density. If left completely unpruned in taller tanks, individual stalks can occasionally stretch taller than expected, though routine maintenance keeps it perfectly proportioned for foreground aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294845780,"sku":"ST011138","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Sagittariasubulata.jpg?v=1788710035","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/sagittaria-subulata","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}