Vallisneria is one of the hardiest and easiest aquarium plants you can choose – ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.This fast-growing background plant is known for its graceful, ribbon-shaped leaves that elegantly flow with the aquarium's currents. This creates a natural, calming effect and beautiful visual depth in your aquascape.
In this collection you will find various types of Vallisneria, such asVallisneria spiralis,Vallisneria americana,Vallisneria giganteaandVallisneria tortaEach with its own height, leaf shape, and growth rate. There are compact varieties for smaller aquariums and impressively tall varieties that can reach several meters in large tanks.
One of Vallisneria's greatest advantages is its ease of care. The plant thrives in a wide range of water parameters and doesn't require CO₂ injection. Even with minimal lighting, Vallisneria continues to grow. This makes it an excellent choice for low-tech aquariums or community tanks. With sufficient nutrients in the substrate and good lighting conditions, Vallisneria grows quickly and forms runners, which it uses to propagate itself. Over time, this creates a dense, natural-looking forest.
Vallisneria is very suitable as a background plant and combines well with plants like Cryptocoryne, Anubias, and Echinodorus. Thanks to its height, it also provides hiding places and a sense of security for fish, especially those that like to swim through the leaves or retreat.
In short: Vallisneria is a reliable, strong and decorative plant that effortlessly contributes to a healthy and natural aquarium landscape.A true classic in any planter.
