Sagittaria subulata ‘Teres’ is a delicate, graceful variety of the well-known arrowhead plant and is ideally suited for the foreground and midground of the aquarium. With its narrow, light green leaves and upright, even growth habit, it brings structure and lightness to any layout.

Unlike the common Sagittaria subulata, the ‘Teres’ form remains significantly more delicate and grows more compactly, making it very attractive even in smaller aquariums. It forms short runners and, under good lighting conditions, grows into dense, green carpets.

Plant profile:
Scientific name: Sagittaria subulata ‘Teres’
German name: Narrow-leaved arrowhead
Family: Alismataceae
Origin: South & Central America
Light requirements: medium to high
Temperature: 2028 C
Growth: medium
Location: Foreground to middle ground
Height: 515 cm
pH value: 6.07.5
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO requirement: recommended (1025 mg/l)
Propagation: Runners

Tip:
For dense, even growth , Sagittaria subulata ‘Teres’ should be pruned regularly. Good lighting and nutrient supply promote the formation of compact carpets.

Conclusion:
Sagittaria subulata ‘Teres’ is a fine, easy-care arrowhead variety ideal for structured foreground and midground planting in freshwater aquariums.