Aquarium plant

Vallisneria spiralis

Vallisneria spiralis L.

BackgroundRosette plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2None

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
None
Temperature
18–28 °C
Placement
Background
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
18–28 °C
pH
5–9
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
0–20 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in)
Propagation
Runners
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Vallisneria
Botanical name
Vallisneria spiralis L.

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