Giant Vallisneria
Vallisneria australis
Giant Vallisneria
- Also known as Vallisneria gigantea and V. americana "Gigantea"
- Very long, broad, ribbon-shaped leaves
- Green to reddish coloration
- Undemanding plant for large tanks
- Useful to create a jungle-like atmosphere
With the potted plant and/or bunch delivery methods, it is very important that the plant is not planted directly with invertebrates. The plant should be soaked for at least one week with regular water changes. The nurseries' source material for these delivery methods mostly comes from Asia. Invertebrates could be harmed when the plant is added to an established aquarium. There should be no problems with a new setup, but you should still carry out regular water changes here as well.
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Description
The Giant Vallisneria is an easy-to-care-for and fast-growing plant for large and, above all, tall aquariums. It is sold under various names such as "Vallisneria gigantea" and "V. americana 'Gigantea'". However, it is actually Vallisneria australis. This species is native to flowing waters in eastern and southern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria). This area has a subtropical to warm temperate climate with hot, humid summers and relatively cool winters.
The leaves grow so long (50-150, sometimes 300 cm, leaf width 1.1 to 3.5 cm) that they float on the surface in most aquariums. This causes other plants to be heavily shaded. This should be taken into account when designing the aquarium.The leaf colouring of Vallisneria australis is variable, with green, reddish and brown tones, sometimes also with a marbled pattern of dark horizontal stripes. Like other Vallisneria species, this species forms a dense stand with its runners.
The very long leaves of Vallisneria australis are relatively tough and strong, but they also bend and break easily during transport. For this reason, the plants sold usually have severely shortened leaves or are young plants. Under favourable conditions, however, they soon develop the long leaves typical of Giant Vallisneria in the aquarium.
Vallisneria australis is an easy, robust aquarium plant that thrives best in nutrient-rich substrate. Moderate lighting is sufficient, but if the light is too weak, the leaves will remain green. CO2 supplementation is not necessary, but promotes growth. Giant Vallisneria also thrives at cooler temperatures (below 20 °C) in unheated tanks. It propagates profusely through runners. Because of its very long leaves, it should be reserved for appropriately large aquariums. The leaves can be shortened, but this often looks unattractive.
The Australian Vallisneria is recommended for the background and side walls of large aquariums at least 50 cm high, where it forms lush thickets with its runners. With its leaves floating on the surface, it creates a natural impression in river biotope aquariums, for example.
For many years, various forms of the giant vallisneria have been known in the aquarium hobby under the names Vallisneria gigantea, V. neotropicalis and V. americana. Recently the cultivated giant vallisnerias have been identified as Vallisneria australis, a newly described species from the southern part of Australia. According to current understanding, the species V. americana and V. neotropicalis are restricted to the American continent, and the name Vallisneria gigantea is regarded as a synonym of Vallisneria nana.
More detailed explanations and references will follow.
| Synonyms | Vallisneria spiralis var. procera Rodway |
| Misapplied names | Vallisneria americana, Vallisneria gigantea, Vallisneria neotropicalis |
| Trader names | Vallisneria americana var. gigantea |
| Complete botanical name | Vallisnéria austrális S.W.L. Jacobs & Les |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Vallisneria |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Growth | fast |
| pH value | 6 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance | 4 - 32°C |
| Carbonate hardness | 2 - 21°dKH |
| Propagation | Runners |
| Can grow emersed? | no |
| Source | Flowgrow |
| Synonyms |
| Vallisneria spiralis var. procera Rodway |
| Misapplied names |
| Vallisneria americana, Vallisneria gigantea, Vallisneria neotropicalis |
| Trader names |
| Vallisneria americana var. gigantea |
| Complete botanical name |
| Vallisnéria austrális S.W.L. Jacobs & Les |
| Family |
| Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus |
| Vallisneria |
| Difficulty |
| easy |
| Growth |
| fast |
| pH value |
| 6 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance |
| 4 - 32°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
| 2 - 21°dKH |
| Propagation |
| Runners |
| Can grow emersed? |
| no |
| Source |
| Flowgrow |
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Another great delivery, fast and good
the plants wonderful, great products
Happy to order here again
thank you, dear team
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wieder mal eine super Lieferung schnell und gut
die pflanzen wunder paar top ware
bestelle gerne wieder da
danke liebes Team
The plant arrived well packed and visibly still moist. Nice that there were 3 plantlets in total and one mother plant. The leaves are beautiful and very wide. (read more)
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Sehr schöne und große Pflanze
Die Pflanze kam gut verpackt und sichtlich noch feucht an.
Sehr schön das es insgesamt 3 Ableger waren und eine Mutterpflanze.
Die Blätter sind wunderschön und sehr breit.
Eine Höhe von ca 25cm hatte die Pflanze schon.
5 stars ..Flawless plants at a fair price. Everything is just right. Nice rooting..long thick leaves and 3-4 in a pot. (read more)
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Super Vallisnerien,Lang,gute Wurzeln
5 Sterne ..Einwandfreie Pflanzen bekommen zum fairen Preis.
Es stimmt einfach alles.
Schöne Wurzelung..lange dicke Blätter und 3-4 Stück in einem Topf.Es ist nur sehr Schade das die Gärtnereien immer noch alles in PPLASTIKTÖPFEN verpacken.Ich meine der UMWELT zu liebe.Oder! Guter kontakt mit dem Service bei Anfragen jeglicher Art.
Ich kaufe hier gerne wieder.Danke.
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