Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra
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You will receive: 1 bunch with 3/4 plants, ready for planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.
✅ Level: Beginner — Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra is a robust, fast-growing background plant of impressive size.
Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra, also known as Red Tiger Vallisneria, is the copper-red giant variant of the Vallisneria family. With broad, ribbon-like leaves up to 150 cm and a warm reddish-brown hue that glows like copper in good light, this plant transforms the background into a living, undulating curtain. Majestic and unmistakable.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Background |
| Max. height | ±150 cm |
| Light | Abundant (crucial for leaf color) |
| CO₂ | Not required (promotes growth) |
| Temperature | 10–28°C |
| Origin | Asia |
| Other name | Red Tiger Vallisneria |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Propagation | Via runners |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Beginner |
🚚 Delivery & guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for planting
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Received dead? We will solve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Plant the roots firmly in sand or gravel with the crown just above the substrate. Plenty of light is essential — in insufficient light, the red hue fades to green. Always trim overly long leaves at the base. Liquid fertilizer such as Sera Florena supports healthy growth and color intensity. Please note: sensitive to glutaraldehyde (Excel). Suitable for aquariums of 100 liters or more.
💡 Planter tip
Plant in groups of 3–5 with 5–10 cm spacing for a lush curtain effect. The long leaves will fold over at the water surface — keep this in mind regarding aquarium height.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
My leaves are green instead of reddish-brown — what's wrong?
The red color only develops with sufficient light. Increase light intensity for a more intense copper-red hue.
My leaves turn brown after trimming — what am I doing wrong?
Always trim leaves at the base, never halfway. Trimming halfway causes brown tips.
Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
