This Vallis is one of the 3 diffrent vallis we stock that have a twist in the leaf's
This vallis have a very compact growth form with finer leaf's and twists that grow to 30cm in our facility. While the normal spiraling vallis - Vallis americana - grow to 1m in our facility.
Note that all vallis is intolerant of liquid carbon and can melt if dosing it at the same time as growing this plant.
Scientific name: Vallisneria torta
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Usual maximum size in aquariums: 30 - 45 cm (11.81 - 17.72 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)
Reproduction of the plant: Runners
Origin (in the wild): South Asia
How fast these plants grow: Fast
Recommended substrate: Fine gravel
Demands on lighting: Bright
Ideal placement in a fish tank: Background
***PLEASE NOTE - VALL when transported for periods greater than 12 hours can begin to brown slightly, particularly on the outer leaves. This is normal and removing those leaves upon receiving your plants tends to speed up new growth with no damage to the plant as a whole.
Vallis torta (Small twisted) per string
This is sold per stem.
Note that all vallis is intolerant of liquid carbon and can melt if dosing it at the same time as growing this plant.***PLEASE NOTE - VALL when transported for periods greater than 12 hours can begin to brown slightly, particularly on the outer leaves. This is normal and removing those leaves upon receiving your plants tends to speed up new growth with no damage to the plant as a whole.