Vallisneria spiralis

Vallisnéria spirális

Family: Hydrocharitaceae

Genus: Vallisneria

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Fast

Usage

Background

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

5-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

6-8

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Vallisneria spiralis is a well-known aquarium plant with a long history in the hobby. It is found naturally in stagnant and flowing waters in Africa, Asia, and Europe's warmer regions. The species name "spiralis" refers to its flower stalk, which spirals downward after the female flower has wilted. Aquarium plants sold as V. spiralis can vary significantly in length, but those with smooth, narrow leaves are typically labeled as such.