Aquarium plant
Vallisneria caulescens
BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
For background planting, Vallisneria caulescens grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines difficult care, medium light, required CO₂.
Vallisneria caulescens suits water with temperature 22–28 °C, pH 4.5–6.5, KH 1–10 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementBackground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 4.5–6.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 1–10 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus
- Vallisneria
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FAQ
Where should Vallisneria caulescens be planted?
Use it for background planting.
What light does Vallisneria caulescens need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Vallisneria caulescens?
Temperature: 22–28 °C.