🌿 Delta Arrowhead (Sagittaria platyphylla)
🌿 Delta Arrowhead (Sagittaria platyphylla)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rosette Plant • Midground Plant • Background Plant
📋 The Delta Arrowhead (Sagittaria platyphylla) is a hardy aquatic plant known for its Broad Upright Arrow-Shaped Green Leaves and Strong Structured Growth.
Its bold vertical form makes it an excellent choice for adding height and natural structure to planted aquariums.
This adaptable species transitions well to submerged aquarium life and is valued for its resilience and ease of maintenance.
It serves as a dependable Structured Midground to Background Feature Plant, ideal for freshwater aquascapes and beginner planted tanks.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Arrow-Shaped Leaves: Bold upright natural appearance
💚 Structured Growth: Excellent height and definition
🌱 Hardy Species: Adaptable and resilient
🎨 Aquascape Utility: Great structural contrast plant
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Easy to maintain
🧾 A Quick Look at Delta Arrowhead
📛 Common Name: Delta Arrowhead
🔬 Scientific Name: Sagittaria platyphylla
👨👩👧 Family: Alismataceae
🌍 Origin: North America
📏 Max Size: 20–60 cm (≈ 8–24″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate (root feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Runners
