American eelgrass
Vallisneria americana
Família : Hydrocharitaceae
PlantaÁgua doceclassic
Long bright green ribbon-like leaves, very hardy and easy to grow. Perfect for background or carpeting.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
Vallisneria americana is a robust aquatic plant forming clumps of linear leaves up to 1 meter long. It spreads quickly via stolons. Tolerates a wide range of parameters and is ideal for beginners. In aquariums, it prefers a rich substrate and moderate lighting. It can flower at the surface with small white flowers.
Habitat
Região :
Slow rivers, lakes and estuaries
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6.5–8
GH5–12 °dGH
KH3–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
100 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6.5-8, GH 5-12. Nutrient-rich substrate recommended. Moderate lighting (0.3-0.5 W/L). Tolerates hard water. Remove old leaves. Propagation via stolons, divide clumps.