Care Guide

Italian Val

Vallisneria Spiralis 1

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Care at a Glance

Lighting

Moderate - intense

Growth Rate

Fast

Growth Form

Rosettes on short runners

Placement

Background

True Aquatic

Yes, obligate aquatic

Available As

Bare Root, Bunch

About This Plant

The name “ Vallisneria spiralis ” sometimes confuses people who think the leaves should be twisted. But the name refers not to the leaf shape, but the the long, thin spiraling flower stem of the female plants.

Care Requirements

Undemanding, but prefers moderately hard water

Family

Hydrocharitaceae

Native To

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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