Jungle Vallisneria | SD-2

Jungle Vallisneria (Vallisneria americana) is a hardy and fast-growing freshwater aquarium plant known for its long, ribbon-like green leaves and tall, flowing growth. This beginner-friendly plant is an excellent choice for creating a lush background or natural curtain of vegetation in larger aquariums. Jungle Vallisneria grows readily when planted in the substrate and spreads through runners, allowing it to form dense groups over time. It is adaptable to a wide range of freshwater conditions and generally does not require CO supplementation, making it a great choice for low-tech planted aquariums.

Temperature: 6482F (1828C)
Placement: Background
Difficulty: Easy
Growth Rate: Fast
Lighting: Low to Moderate
pH: 6.58.5
Water Hardness: Soft to Hard; adaptable to a wide range of water conditions
Substrate: Standard aquarium substrate; nutrient-rich substrate is beneficial
Fertilizer: Root nutrients and liquid fertilizer encourage healthy, fuller growth; CO not required
Propagation: Runners (stolons) that produce new plantlets
Maximum Size: Up to 2436+ inches
Approximate Shipping Size: 612 inches