Description

Jungle Vallisneria (Vallisneria americana) is a hardy and easy-to-care-for aquarium plant, thriving in a variety of conditions. It’s a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. To keep your Jungle Val healthy and vibrant, focus on providing it with the right lighting, substrate, and water parameters, as well as regular maintenance.

Jungle Vallisneria thrives with moderate to high lighting, slow-moving, hard water rich in calcium, and temperatures between 64° and 82°F (18° and 28°C). It prefers a pH between 6.0 and 9.0 and can grow in sand or nutrient-rich substrates. The crown of the plant should be kept above the substrate to prevent root issues.

Detailed Requirements:

Water: Slow-moving, hard water with a good calcium content is ideal.
Light: Moderate to high lighting is necessary for healthy growth.
Temperature: Maintain a temperature range between 64° and 82°F (18° and 28°C).
pH: The ideal pH range is between 6.0 and 9.0.
Substrate: Jungle Vallisneria can grow in sand or a nutrient-rich substrate.
Planting: Ensure the crown of the plant is not buried in the substrate.
Fertilization: While not essential, fertilization with root tabs or liquid fertilizers can enhance growth, according to MarcusFishTanks.
CO2: CO2 injection is not required, but it can benefit growth, according to Father Fish Aquarium.