Vallisneria Gigantea is the largest of the commonly kept Vals — a grass-like, ribbon-leaved plant that spreads via runners and can tower to the top of tall aquariums. A fast-growing, jungle-style background plant that anchors deep into the substrate.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for faster growth) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended — heavy root feeder |
| Type |
Rooted |
| Max Height |
24"+ (can reach the top of tall tanks) |
| Placement |
Background |
| Light Level |
Moderate to High (approx. 50-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia / Australia |
| Other |
Also available as Vallisneria Americana, Vallisneria 'Corkscrew,' and Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra. Note: correcting a data error carried over from the prior combined listing, which grouped all Vallisneria varieties under "Central/South America" — V. gigantea is native to Southeast Asia and Australia, not the Americas. |
Care & Planting: Remove foam/wrap and plant deeply into quality aquarium soil. Do not use liquid carbon products like Excel with Vallisneria — it's sensitive to them.
