Vallisneria Spiralis Tiger care guide
Vallisneria Spiralis Tiger (Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger') — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6.5-8, no CO2.
Overview
Vallisneria Spiralis Tiger (Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger') is an aquatic plant of the family Hydrocharitaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on sand or gravel. A decorative Vallisneria cultivar with distinctive dark green horizontal stripes on lighter green leaves, resembling tiger markings. Combines the easy-care nature of standard Vallisneria with an ornamental striped pattern that adds visual interest to the background.
Taxonomy
- Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus: Vallisneria
- Scientific name: Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger'
- Common synonyms: Tiger Vallisneria
Habitat
Vallisneria is a cosmopolitan genus of submersed aquatic plants (Hydrocharitaceae) that occupy freshwater lakes, rivers and irrigation canals across temperate and tropical regions of the world. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from cultivated.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 20-28 °C (68-82 °F)
- pH: 6.5-8
- GH: 4-18 °dGH
- Substrate: sand or gravel
- Maximum height: 50 cm
- Growth rate: fast
- Recommended placement: background
Placement
Background plant whose ribbon leaves form vertical screens. Spreads by runners along the substrate. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the background under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using sand or gravel.
Propagation
Runners with daughter plants spread rapidly across nutrient-rich substrate; daughters are detached and replanted to control density. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: horizontal runners.
Common issues
Liquid carbon (glutaraldehyde) supplements often cause Vallisneria to melt; gradual introduction or omission is recommended.