Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium (25–50 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 6 in |
| Spread | 4 in |
| Placement | Foreground, Midground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 64–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Jungle, Biotope |
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Propagation
Spreads aggressively by runners; snip plantlets off the runner and replant, or let it colonize on its own.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my Dwarf Sagittaria grow taller than expected?
Under lower light it stretches to 6 inches or more, blurring the line between foreground and midground. Stronger light keeps it shorter; alternatively, embrace the height and use it as a midground transition plant.
Does Dwarf Sagittaria need root tabs?
It is a root feeder, so in inert sand or gravel a root tab every few months makes a visible difference. In nutrient-rich aquasoil it needs nothing extra.
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