Vallisneria nana

Vallisneria gracilis

Narrow, light green ribbon-leaved vallisneria from northern Australia. Only about 15 cm tall in the wild but up to 70-80 cm in aquariums, where its runners can form a curtain.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightMedium

CO₂Helps

GrowthMedium

HeightUp to 80 cm

Temperature24–29 °C

WhereMiddle of the tank

Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)

FamilyHydrocharitaceae

Native toNorthern Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

How to keep it

Medium to high light
Liquid iron fertiliser
CO2 helps
Space for runners

Poor lighting or dense planting (leaves grow out long)

Sources

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