Dwarf vallisneria

Vallisneria nana

PlantFreshwater

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.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature22–28
pH6–7.5
GH3–8
KH2–5
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 1

Care

Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank20 L
Min. group1
Adult size40 cm
Lifespan3 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

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.