Vallisneria americana var. 'Gigantea'
Vallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast, suitable for large aquariums. In most aquariums the leaves grow so long that they float on the surface (50-150 cm, 4cm wide). So the plant needs pruning to stop it taking too much light from plants growing beneath. The leaves are tough and thicker than other valisneria variations, so they are less likely to be eaten by herbivorous fish.
Vallisneria americana easily propagates through runners, which are prolific with substrate fertilizers.
Plant info
Type:Stolon
Origin:Asia
Growth rate:High
Height:50 - 150+cm
Light demand:Low
CO2 :Low
Vallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast, suitable for large aquariums. In most aquariums the leaves grow so long that they float on the surface (50-150 cm, 4cm wide). So the plant needs pruning to stop it taking too much light from plants growing beneath. The leaves are tough and thicker than other valisneria variations, so they are less likely to be eaten by herbivorous fish.
Vallisneria americana easily propagates through runners, which are prolific with substrate fertilizers.
Plant info
Type:Stolon
Origin:Asia
Growth rate:High
Height:50 - 150+cm
Light demand:Low
CO2 :Low
Vallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast, suitable for large aquariums. In most aquariums the leaves grow so long that they float on the surface (50-150 cm, 4cm wide). So the plant needs pruning to stop it taking too much light from plants growing beneath. The leaves are tough and thicker than other valisneria variations, so they are less likely to be eaten by herbivorous fish.
Vallisneria americana easily propagates through runners, which are prolific with substrate fertilizers.
Plant info
Type:Stolon
Origin:Asia
Growth rate:High
Height:50 - 150+cm
Light demand:Low
CO2 :Low