Sagittaria Platyphylla (Sagittaria platyphylla) is a beginner-level aquarium plant. A grass-like plant with flat, ribbon-shaped leaves that spreads by runners. It is a different species from the dwarf sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) but is used the same way: plant it in clumps in the foreground or midground and trim to keep it short.
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Sagittaria platyphylla |
|---|---|
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Origin | Southern United States and the Caribbean |
| Height | 4-12 in |
| Light | Low to high |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Placement | Foreground to midground |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Temperature | 65-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Propagation | Runners |
Quick tips
- Plant the crown at the substrate surface, not buried.
- Root tabs help it spread and stay healthy.
- Trim tall leaves and thin runners to keep it tidy.
San Diego water
Tolerates San Diego's hard, alkaline tap water (pH roughly 7.6-8.6) with slow acclimation and a conditioner that handles chloramine. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi