Description
A very narrow-leaved relatively small Sagittaria belonging to the Sagittaria subulata complex. It was cultivated at Peter Schneider's ("Aquarium Perle", Zuzgen, Switzerland) for decades, where it was given the provisory name of Sagittaria "filiformis".
The leaves are often not longer than 10 cm and 1.5 to 2 mm wide. When nutrients are ample and CO2 is supplied they may grow to approx. 30 cm in length and 3 mm in width. The colour is medium to olive green, under intensive light they may turn light brownish red. Looks a bit like Vallisneria nana and Helanthium tenellum. Undemanding, suitable for tanks without a CO2 supplying system, but needs a bit more light than standard S. subulata.
This Sagittaria sprouts underground runners, its growth and reproduction rates are moderate. Its grasslike appearance makes it a great aquascaping plant. It is still not very well-known in the hobby, though.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
A very narrow-leaved Sagittaria
Forms grasslike bushes
Undemanding
Has been in cultivation for a long time
Not available in trade elsewhere
Synonyms
Sagittaria sp. ''Nadel-Pfeilkraut'', Sagittaria sp. ''Needle Leaf'', Sagittaria ''filifolia''
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Sagittaria
Category
Rare Plants
Difficulty
easy
Growth
medium
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
4-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-21 dKH
Propagation
Runners
Can Grow Emersed?
unknown
Height
5-30 cm
Width
5-10 cm
