Vallisneria asiatica

Vallisneria asiatica

Description

Leaves in green ribbon, starting from a collar, 30 to 50 cm in length and 5 to 7 mm wide. It looks a lot like Vallisneria Spiralis when its leaves are twisted which is not always the case with Vallisneria Asiatica. Its culture is completely aquatic and its growth is rapid between 22 and 26 ° C. It multiplies by Stolons. She claims strong to intense lighting. V. Asiatica curls naturally and very aesthetically on the surface.

Vallisneria Asiatica is a common aquatic plant which is often used in aquariums. It is also known as Asian Vallisnerie, a spiral leaves or even a cantilevered water.

Origin

Features

  • Maximum height :
  • Temperature : 19 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 7.0
  • Hardness : 3 - 12 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : jm
  • Last update : 21/10/2022

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