AKA Straight Red Vallis
Fast Growing
Provides Cover
Vallisneria spiralis "Red" is a hardy plant suitable for the beginner hobbyist. It makes little demands in the aquarium and can grow fast when conditions are optimal. It also looks the best and adapts the most out of all other Vallis - this is why it's the only species we sell in the vallis family. Once you see it, you'll know why.
Leaves are an attractive, dark green/red when grown under optimum conditions. Great for beginners and up. All species of Vallisneria do not tolerate liquid carbon, therefore we do not recommend adding these plants to any tank using liquid carbon. Some hobbyists mistake this plant to have spiral leaves like the name might suggest but it's actually the opposite and has very straight leaves. The word 'spiralis' is the scientific name that refers to the flower stalk that corkscrews as it grows.
Can also be grown in African cichlid tanks (assuming the fish don't eat it).One of the most popular Vallisneria plants available, having long straight narrow leaves which if left will spread flat across the surface. Undemanding, asks nothing, does benefit from nutrition. Propagates by runners. You should separate each plants and plant them into your substrate individually about 2-4cm apart.
Remove any sick leaves. Separate the bunch into several individual plants. When trimming, remove whole leaves from the base of the plant.
