Sagittaria subulata - Tissue Culture - Tropica

Sagittaria subulata | Tissue Culture: Pest-Free Foreground Plant From South America

Sagittaria subulata is an easy, undemanding foreground plant from South America. Its slender, grass-like green leaves form a compact group, spreading steadily by short runners to build a lush, natural-looking lawn across the front of the aquascape. Plant individual plants 2–4 cm apart and they will fill in over time, creating a soft, flowing carpet that works beautifully in planted community tanks, nature-style layouts, and shrimp setups.

This listing is for tissue culture, grown in sterile laboratory conditions and supplied in a sealed cup. It arrives free from pest snails, algae, and unwanted hitchhikers, making it a safe choice for shrimp tanks and clean new setups.

Why Tissue Culture?

Tissue culture plants arrive clean, young, and vigorous. Because they are grown in sterile gel, there is no risk of introducing pests or contaminants to your tank. Simply rinse off the nutrient gel, separate into individual plantlets, and plant them out.

Preparing Your Tissue Culture Sagittaria

• Remove the plant from the sealed cup
• Rinse all nutrient gel thoroughly from the roots under clean water
• Separate into individual plantlets
• Plant 2–4 cm apart in the foreground so the runners can fill in the gaps

Care at a Glance

• Scientific name: Sagittaria subulata
• Origin: South America
• Type: Foreground plant that spreads by runners
• Height: 2–12+ inches (5–30+ cm), and potentially taller as the plant matures
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Medium, and recommended for best growth
• Best placement: Foreground, planted in groups with 2–4 cm spacing

A Note on Height

Sagittaria subulata is usually sold as a foreground plant, but as it matures in certain conditions it can suddenly grow much taller, up to around 20 inches (50 cm). If it outgrows its spot, relocating it can help bring its growth back under control, and regular trimming of the tallest leaves keeps it tidy. If you are planning a low foreground, keep an eye on it as it ages and be prepared to move or thin it.

Flowering

In the aquarium it sometimes sends a long flower stem toward the surface, and small white flowers open just above the waterline, a charming bonus for open-top tanks.

Compatible With

• All community fish, shrimp, and snails
• Suitable for planted community tanks, nature-style aquascapes, and low-tech setups
• Works well in shrimp tanks, where the dense, grassy growth gives shrimplets cover and grazing surfaces