Sagittaria sagittifolia
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Arrowhead
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Floating
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Standing water
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Wetlands and shallow waters
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Sagittaria sagittifolia is
Sagittaria sagittifolia is an aquatic plant known for leaves shaped exactly like arrowheads. It thrives in shallow waters and relies on floating growth to reach the light it needs.
Living with this plant means keeping it in standing water at all times. It grows best in full sun and will produce new offsets for you to manage as it matures.
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Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Sagittaria sagittifolia
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- ancient times
Foraged roots
People in parts of Eurasia harvested the starchy tubers for food. This provided a reliable caloric source from wetland environments.
- 18th century
Botanical study
Botanists began documenting the plant in European scientific texts. This era marked its transition from a local wild plant to an object of formal study.
- late 20th century
Water garden interest
Collectors began placing it in ponds and controlled water features. The focus shifted from its utility as food to its architectural silhouette in gardens.
- present day
Indoor cultivation
You likely grow this in specialized indoor aquatic setups. It is prized for the way its floating foliage contrasts with traditional potted plants.
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Frequently asked about Sagittaria sagittifolia
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sagittaria sagittifolia?
Sagittaria sagittifolia is a species in the Sagittaria genus. Commonly known as Arrowhead, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Native to Wetlands and shallow waters.
How do you care for Sagittaria sagittifolia?
Reference care guidance for Sagittaria sagittifolia: full sun light, standing water watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sagittaria sagittifolia?
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What else is Sagittaria sagittifolia called?
Sagittaria sagittifolia is also known as Sagittaria sagittifolia, Sagittaria sagittifolia var. minor, Sagittaria sagittifolia var. angustifolia, Sagittaria sagittifolia subvar. pumila, and Sagittaria aquatica var. minor.
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