Monday, May 28, 2007

Vallisneria Americana (Vallisneria Americana var. biwaensis)

 

Other Names: Vallisneria Corkscrew, Vallisneria Asiatica

Family: Hydrocharitaceae

Water: Temperature at 68 – 82.4 F (20 – 28 C), pH range 6 – 8.5, dCH Soft – Very Hard

Mature Plant Size: 8 – 31 inches (20- 80 cm)

Planting Density: 2- 6 inches (5- 15 cm) apart

Characteristics: This plant has long narrow beautifully twisted leaves. It needs more light than other species of Vallisneria. It works great as a middleground or foreground plant in a large aquarium.

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