Vallisneria Nana

Very narrow-leaved Vallisneria Grasslike background plant Very popular in aquascaping Vallisneria nana is a relatively new addition to the aquarium hobby and comes from North Australia. In the habitat it only reaches heights of around 15 cm, from which its species name, meaning dwarf, derives. In aquariums it can grow to a height of around 70 cm, though, if it is not cut back. Its light green ribbon-shaped rosulate leaves growing make V. nana a great contrast plant for the middle- as well as for the background of a tank. Once established, V. nana forms many runners. The chains of plants that are thus created sometimes form dense curtains that can cover the entire back of the tank. In contrast to other Vallisneria species, V. nana is a little more demanding regarding light intensity. Its ideal range starts at 0.4 watt/l and above. (read more) Common names Narrow Leaf Eelgrass Synonyms Vallisneria gigantea  Graebner Complete botanical name Vallisnéria nána  R. Br. Family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Vallisneria Difficulty easy Usage Background, Midground Growth medium pH value 6 - 8 Temperature tolerance 15 - 30°C Carbonate hardness 2 - 21°dKH General hardness 0 - 30°dGH Propagation Runners Can grow emersed? no