Saururus cernuus – Unique Heartleaf Emerged Plant for Aquariums & Paludariums

Saururus cernuus, commonly known as Lizard’s Tail, is a versatile and visually striking aquatic plant native to North America. Known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and elegant upright growth, this plant thrives in high-humidity environments and shallow water conditions, making it an excellent choice for paludariums, ripariums, Wabi-Kusa setups, and transitional zones in aquariums.

This plant is typically offered in its emersed form, allowing it to adapt quickly to a variety of semi-aquatic and marginal aquatic environments. Its foliage can develop a rich, bright green color with a graceful arching habit, and in emersed conditions, it may even produce delicate white flower spikes resembling a lizard’s tail.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Saururus cernuus

• Common Names: Lizard’s Tail, Heartleaf

• Leaf Shape: Heart-shaped, bright green, lush foliage

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with arching stems and broad leaves

• Light Requirement: Low to medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required

• Temperature Range: 60–82°F (16–28°C)

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5; soft to moderate hardness

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

• Placement: Ideal for emersed sections in paludariums, ripariums, and marginal aquarium zones

🧪 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Thrives under low to moderate light; high humidity enhances leaf health

• Temperature: Best between 68–78°F for vigorous growth

• Substrate: Can grow in wet soil or rooted in rockwool; prefers nutrient-rich base

• Water Depth: Shallow or marginal; thrives in transitional wet zones

• Fertilization: General liquid or substrate fertilization helps support lush foliage

💡 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Emersed Appeal: Perfect for paludariums, rimless tanks, and shallow water displays

• Architectural Form: Adds height, structure, and soft movement to aquascapes

• Natural Accent: Pairs beautifully with mosses, ferns, and hardscape

• Seasonal Bloomer: May produce fragrant, white tail-like flowers in emersed setups

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Growth Speed: Moderate to fast

• Propagation Method: Via stem cuttings or underground rhizome division

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – optimal in emersed form

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Available in three convenient planting formats to suit your aquatic or semi-aquatic design:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 3–4 loose, fresh-cut stems without roots

• Bunched Plants: Approx. 3–4 fresh-cut stems bundled with plant weight for easy placement

• Potted Plants: Approx. 3–4 fresh-cut stems potted in rockwool within a net pot

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please do not release Saururus or any aquatic plant into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings responsibly. While not restricted in the U.S., always follow local guidelines.

🔒 Disclaimer:

Photos shown are sample representations only. Plants may arrive in emersed form and adapt once planted. We do not guarantee plants are free from pests or pesticides unless otherwise specified.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.