Vallisneria Gigantea - Giant Vallisneria

You will receive: 1 bundle of 3/4 plants, ready for immediate planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.

✅ Level: Beginner — Vallisneria Gigantea is a robust, fast-growing background plant of impressive size.

Vallisneria Gigantea, also known as Giant Vallisneria, is the largest of the Vallisneria family. With its broad, brownish-green leaves that can grow up to 150 cm long, this is an imposing background plant for larger aquariums. Robust, easy to care for, and a real eye-catcher.

🌿 Plant specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for immediate planting
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
• Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Plant Vallisneria Gigantea with the crown just above the substrate in sand or gravel. The plant requires very high light for optimal growth. Always trim overly long leaves at the base, never halfway. Liquid fertilizer like Sera Florena supports healthy growth. Note: sensitive to glutaraldehyde (Excel). Suitable for larger aquariums due to its imposing size.

💡 Planter's tip

Plant in groups of 3–5 for a lush curtain effect in the background. The broad leaves provide a dramatic, imposing appearance — ideal as an anchor point in the background of large aquariums.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which aquarium is this plant suitable for?
Due to its size (up to 150 cm), Giant Vallisneria is most suitable for aquariums of 100 liters or more with a height of at least 40 cm.

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.