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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Broadleaf Sagittaria
A robust rosette plant with broad, stiff leaves.
Sagittaria platyphylla is larger than Dwarf Sag. It is a sturdy midground or background plant that resembles a small sword plant.
Midground · Beginner friendly
Broadleaf Sagittaria
Sagittaria platyphylla
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Moderate
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Optional
Injection is not normally necessary.
GROWTH
Medium
Low trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementMidground
Typical height6–12 in
Typical width6 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height14 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR20–80
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingHigh
Water-column feedingLow
Overall fertilizer demandModerate
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6.5–7.5
GH2–15 dGH
KH2–12 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Sand or gravel
Plant crowns just above substrate.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Runners
Acclimation
Adapts easily.
What usually goes wrong.
Can melt if parameters swing.
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