Dwarf vallisneria
Vallisneria nana
Family : Hydrocharitaceae
PlantFreshwaterclassic
Small Vallisneria with short, fine leaves, perfect for small tanks or foreground. Fast and easy growth.
Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Vallisneria nana is a compact aquatic plant with light green leaves 20-40 cm long, narrower than Vallisneria americana. It quickly forms a dense carpet via stolons. Ideal for nano tanks, it requires moderate lighting and a nutrient-rich substrate. Tolerates tropical temperatures.
Habitat
Region :
Slow-moving streams and swampy areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–8 °dGH
KH2–5 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
40 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Stolons : les rejets se forment le long du rhizome, les séparer et les replanter.
Care notes
Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-8. Moderate lighting (0.3-0.5 W/L). Enriched substrate. Fast growth, trim if needed. Propagation via stolons.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
