Sagittaria Broadleaf – Aquarium Plant Care & Profile

The Broadleaf Sagittaria (Sagittaria platyphylla) is a hardy, versatile freshwater plant that thrives in a wide range of aquariums. With its lush green, spear-shaped leaves, this rooted rosette plant adds vibrant greenery and serves as an excellent background or midground plant in aquascapes.

🌊 Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Sagittaria platyphylla
• Common Names: Broadleaf Sagittaria, Broadleaf Arrowhead
• Origin: North & Central America
• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to high (adapts well)
• CO₂: Not required, but promotes faster growth
• Placement: Background or midground
• Height: 6–18 inches

✨ Why Choose Sagittaria Broadleaf?

• Hardy and beginner-friendly aquarium plant
• Great for community aquariums and aquascaping
• Provides cover for fish and shrimp
• Can tolerate a wide range of water conditions

💡 Care Tips:
Plant Broadleaf Sagittaria in nutrient-rich substrate for best growth. Trim runners as needed to prevent spreading too quickly. Works well in low-tech tanks but thrives with CO₂ and regular fertilization.