Vallisneria Gigantea

Scientific Name:

• Vallisneria gigantia (often referred to as Vallisneria americana var. gigantea)

Common Name:

• Jungle Vallisneria, Giant Vallisneria, Jungle Val

Origin:

• North America (commonly found in Florida), possibly Southeast Asia in some varieties

Height:

• 50 – 200+ cm (can grow very tall, often used in tall aquariums or background planting)

pH:

• 6.0 – 8.5

Care:

• Easy – hardy and beginner-friendly

Light:

• Moderate to high (better growth with stronger light)

CO₂:

• Not required, but optional for enhanced growth

Propagation:

• Runners (plants send out horizontal shoots that develop into new plants)

Growth Rate:

• Fast (especially in nutrient-rich substrates and good lighting)