Vallisneria Spiralis

$6.99 USD

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Vallisneria Spiralis, commonly known as Straight Vallisneria, Jungle Val, Eelgrass, or Tape Grass, is a popular background aquarium plant. Favored in the aquascaping community for its graceful, flowing leaves and low-maintenance care, Vallisneria plants thrive with minimal attention, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike. Although it doesn't require CO2 injection, adding CO2 can enhance its growth rate and resilience. To support healthy growth, use nutrient-rich aquarium soil or supplement with aquatic plant fertilizers or root tabs.

Propagation is simple as it spreads via side shoots and is easily separated. Regular pruning is recommended as this species can grow to the height of your aquarium easily and will also anchor deep into the substrate if given the opportunity to do so.

Plant Care & Information

Common Name(s)	Val Spiralis, Jungle Val, Tape Grass, Eelgrass
Plant Type	Rosette
Care Level	Easy
Lighting	Medium to High
CO2	Recommended
Growth Rate	Moderate to Fast
Suggested Placement	Background
Height / Size	12-20"+
Propagation	Divide & Replant

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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"Out of the three bunches one may survive. Two of then were cut above the crown. First and last time ordering from here."

— John (1/5)

Beautiful!

"The plant did melt a little but not a ton and even though it is slow growing (at least in my tank) it adds so much texture and personality to the tank!"

— Ella S. (4/5)

"loved it, came a bit brown so im buying root tabs!"

— Irazi (4/5)

Vallisneria

"Plants and roots quickly into my fluval stratum, however it's taken longer to adjust than my other plants with the tips still showing slight signs of melting."

— Henry N. (5/5)

Establishing well

"All eight plants are showing some growth, but my Buenos Aires Tetras like the entire plant and are eating them faster than it can grow. I'm adding algae tablets daily so hope they leave the plants alone soon."

— James K. (4/5)

"Healthy on arrival"

— Hannah (5/5)

Good

"Good"

— Rongxiao R. (5/5)

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