Corkscrew Vallisneria Aquarium Plant, 8 to 12 Inch Twisted Leaves in Bare-Root, Bunched or Potted Forms

Add twisted green blades to the midground of a freshwater aquascape with Vallisneria americana 'Asiatica', also called Corkscrew Val. This cultivar is described as reaching 8 to 12 inches rather than trailing across the surface like taller varieties.

Choose loose bare-root plants, a weighted bunch or plants supplied in rockwool and a net pot. The fast-growing beginner plant spreads by substrate runners and does not require carbon dioxide injection.

Key Features

• Twisted broad blades create a defined corkscrew texture in planted aquariums.
• Mature height of approximately 8 to 12 inches suits midground layouts.
• Available as bare-root, bunched or potted plants for different planting preferences.
• Fast growth and propagation by runners can establish a fuller planted area.
• Low to medium light care profile does not require added carbon dioxide.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquarium Plants Factory
• Common names: Corkscrew Val and Twisted Val
• Scientific name: Vallisneria americana 'Asiatica'
• Supplied forms: bare-root, bunched or potted
• Approximate quantity: 2 to 3 individual plants
• Shipped height: approximately 4 to 8 inches
• Mature height: 8 to 12 inches
• Water range: 68 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and pH 6.5 to 8.0

Plant the crown at the substrate line, feed through the roots and remove whole leaves at the base instead of trimming the tops. Live specimens naturally vary from example photos.