Valisneria nana is a popular aquatic plant known for its slender, grass-like leaves and is widely used in aquascaping due to its elegant appearance and low maintenance needs.
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🌿 Valisneria nana – Overview:
Common Name: Dwarf Vallisneria
Scientific Name: Valisneria nana
Type: Rosette plant
Origin: Australia
Placement: Background
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Height: 15–30 cm
Light Requirement: Medium to high
CO₂ Requirement: Not necessary, but improves growth
Temperature Range: 20–28°C
pH Range: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: Soft to hard water
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🌱 Care Tips:
Lighting: Needs moderate to high lighting for lush growth.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs help boost healthy root systems.
Propagation: Propagates through runners—plantlets will emerge near the base and spread.
Trimming: Rarely needs trimming unless it becomes too dense.
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💡 Why Choose Valisneria nana?
Ideal for creating a natural grass-like background in aquariums.
Perfect for nano tanks and smaller aquascapes due to its compact size compared to other Vallisneria species.
Hardy and great for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
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