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Sagittaria

Genus

Also called swamp potato, wapato

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Sagittaria
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Typeaquatic plant

“Dwarf Sagittaria is a compact aquatic plant” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Days to maturity90–135 days

“Days to maturity: 30-60 days to establish” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Germination temperature54 °F

“soil temperature exceeds 12 °C” — How to Grow Arrowhead: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

LightModerate to high light, 8-10 hours daily

“☀️Sun: Moderate to high light, 8-10 hours daily;” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

WaterSubmersed in freshwater aquariums or shallow pond edges

“💧Water: Submersed in freshwater aquariums or” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7.5

“pH: 6.0-7.5” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Hardiness zones3-11

“Thrives in zones 3-11” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Spacing8–9 in

“Spacing: 4-6 inches” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Height3 in

“Tubers 3–8 cm long” — How to Grow Arrowhead: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationby runners

“Allow runners to develop or remove them” — How to Grow Dwarf Sagittaria — LizPlants

Edible partsstarchy corm

“The edible portion is the starchy corm” — How to Grow Arrowhead: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Pestsaphids, thrips, root-knot nematodes

“Major insect threats include Aphids and Thrips” — How to Grow Arrowhead: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Diseasespythium, phytophthora

“Fungal issues such as Pythium and Phytophthora are mitigated” — How to Grow Arrowhead: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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