X10 Vallisneria Gigantea GIANT VALLIS Live Aquarium Plant Tropical Fish Water

X10 Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra

Vallisneria Gigantea Rubra is an excellent background plant. It can develop a reddish hue with higher lighting. It grows quite quickly, but after adapting to new conditions. Acclimatization may take about a month.

You may not notice any growth during this time. This plant sometimes sheds its leaves when moved to a new aquarium. Those leaves should be cut with sharp scissors at the base of the plant. An early heavy amount of liquid fertilizers and stronger lighting will get Vallisneria to roll quicker with less melting. After this period, the plant will start to grow and send out shoots under the ground, which will develop into seedlings. After some time, the daughter plants will develop their own root system. Vallisneria is a heavy root feeder. Needs to be planted quite deep.

Difficulty: Easy

Origin : America

Amount of light needed : Medium, high

CO2 : Not required

Usage: Aquascaping

Growth speed : Fast

Height: 10-50+ cm

Plantation zone : Background

Temperature: 20 - 27°C

pH: 6.0-7.5

Leaf colour: Green, brownish, reddish hue

Understanding "Vallisneria Melt" and Its Causes

Vallisneria melting is a common issue that many aquarists encounter. This plant is highly sensitive to sudden changes in environmental conditions.

Factors such as shifts in water temprature, pH levels, hardness, and nutrient deficiencies can stress the plant, leading to melting. To prevent melting, regularly monitor and maintain stable water parameters, including temperature, pH, and hardness. Avoid sudden changes by gradually adjusting these conditions when necessary.

Even well-established Vallisneria plants can experience melting. In such cases, it is advisable to prune the melting leaves. This allows the plant to focus its energy on producing new, healthy growth rather than trying to sustain deteriorating leaves. If melting occurs, do not worry—it is a natural response. Your plant will begin to recover and produce new leaves within a month or even sooner, depending on the conditions.