Vallisneria torta

Plant with long fine green leaves with tendency to whiten on ends. It can reach 25 cm. It is placed in the center of the bac. This plant is simple to maintain, not very demanded in fertilizer as in lighting.

Vallisneria Torta is an aquarium plant belonging to the hydrocharitaceae family. It is also known as "Vallis Turtle" or "Vallis swimming turtle" because of its spiral leave shape which resembles the shell of a turtle. The Tortoise Vallis is from Asia and Africa, and is commonly cultivated in freshwater aquariums.

This plant has flexible and robust stems which can reach several tens of centimeters in length. Its leaves are dark, smooth and linear green, with wavy edges and a hook -shaped tip. The Turtle Vallis also produces small white or yellow flowers which can be seen on the surface of the water during the breeding season.

The Turtle Vallis is an easy to cultivate and maintain plant, and it is often used in aquariums to provide shade and fish to fish. This plant needs good lighting and regular fertilization to develop properly. It can also be propagated by cutting its stems and planting them in the substrate. In general, the Vallis Tortue is a popular aquarium plant and appreciated for its beautiful appearance and its ease of culture.