Vallisneria Rubra
Description
| ⭐ Difficulty | Easy |
| 💡 Lighting | Medium to High |
| 🧪 CO₂ | Not required |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Fast |
| 🌿 Height | 30–50 cm |
| 📍 Position | Background |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 22–28°C |
| 💧 pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| 🌍 Origin | Cosmopolitan (tropical and subtropical) |
Beginner-FriendlyFast GrowerNo CO₂ NeededBackground Plant
Graceful, flowing leaves — the easiest background plant. Vallisneria Rubra is a classic aquarium plant with long, ribbon-like leaves that create a beautiful flowing backdrop. One of the easiest background plants available.
Plant in substrate — spreads rapidly via runners. No CO₂ needed. May struggle in very soft, acidic water. Trim leaves that reach the surface to prevent light blocking.
✂️ Propagation: Spreads via runners naturally. Separate and replant. Very easy.