Alternative species (click on the thumbnail to see the card)
Names
Scientific name
Vallisneria spiralis
Vallisneria aethiopica
Vallisneria caulescens
Vallisneria gracillis
Vallisneria jacquinii
Vallisneria pusilla
Vallisneria linne
Common name
Tape grass
Eel grass
Straight vallisneria
Origin
Origin: Cosmopolitan (tropical regions)
Ideal fertilization
CO2: 5-40mg/l
Nitrates (NO3): 10-50mg/l
Phosphates (PO4): 0.1-3mg/l
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/l
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/l
Group
Hydrocharitaceae
Kind
Stolon
Parameters
T°: 20 to 27°C or 68 to 817°F
pH: 6.5 to 7
Hardness: 7 to 20°dGH
Difficulty
Easy
Lighting
Strong
Size
20 to 80cm (8 to 31.5")
Plantation
Background
Growth
Fast
Presentation
Who is the Tape grass?
Presentation
Who is the Tape grass?
This pretty plant has thin, flat, ribbon-like leaves. It is a perennial and perennial plant.
Very ornamental, it can form real hedges at the back of your aquarium. Moreover, its ability to withstand hard water and its unappetizing appearance (in the sight of many species) make it a plant of choice for aquariums with African biotope.
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Tape grass?
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Tape grass?
In order to form pretty groves or a fairly dense plant "hedge", plant the plants fairly close together. Thus, arrange them by planting 4 or 5 plants every 25 cm (10"). For planting, plan for nutritious soil 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4") thick because it has deep roots.
This plant appreciates a little current and clean, clear water. Install it near the filter! Moreover, it will be perfect to hide it ;) It also likes intense lighting which guarantees its good health and growth. Apart from that, it does not require any special conditions.
The Vallisneria can become invasive because it grows very fast. When it has no more room to grow tall, it spreads out over the entire surface of the aquarium, creating a lot of shade for the other plants below. To avoid this, prune the leaves as soon as necessary.
Farming
How to farm the Tape grass?
Farming
How to farm the Tape grass?
Very easy. You can cut the stems with runners measuring at least 1/3 of the mother plant. Prick them out at least 7cm / 3" apart. They will form new feet very quickly.
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This plant looks a lot like its cousin the Vallisneria americana. However, it is smaller and its leaves are less wide. It is also lighter green.
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