Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra is the red-leaf form of Vallisneria Gigantea — the same large, fast-growing background grass, but with a reddish-bronze tint to the ribbon-like leaves under good light.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for faster growth and the best red tint) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended — heavy root feeder |
| Type |
Rooted |
| Max Height |
20"+ (can reach the top of tall tanks) |
| Placement |
Background |
| Light Level |
Moderate to High (approx. 50-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia / Australia (cultivated red form) |
| Other |
Also available as Vallisneria Americana, Vallisneria Gigantea, and Vallisneria 'Corkscrew.' |
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.
Note: product photo for this specific listing was not clearly labeled in the source catalog — please confirm it shows the red-leaf form before this goes live-facing.
