Sagittaria subulata

Sagittaria subulata

Description

Sagittaria Subulata is an aquarium plant commonly known as "archer's foot" due to its arrow -shaped shape. It is an immersed plant with wide and flattened leaves that grow in compact tufts along the aquarium funds. It has rigid stems and green and shiny leaves which can measure up to 5 cm wide. Sagittaria Subulata flourishes in summer with white or pink flowers in the shape of a bell that grow above the water. It is an easy -to -maintain plant that likes soft and shallow waters with good lighting. It is often used as a bottom plant in community aquariums due to its rapid growth and its ability to help maintain clean water by absorbing waste.

Origin

  • Family : Alismataceae
  • Origin : East coast of the United States

Features

  • Maximum height : 60 cm
  • Temperature : 19 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 7.8
  • Hardness : 2 - 15 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 25/09/2022

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