Description

Sale is for several bare rooted bunches.

Contortionist Vallisneria (Vallisneria americana ‘Contortionist’) is a captivating aquatic plant that adds both color and environmental life to aquariums. Let’s explore the unique features of this plant:

1. Description:
   • Scientific Name: Vallisneria americana ‘Contortionist’
   • Trade Name: Contortionist Val
   • Difficulty: Moderate
   • Leaf Appearance: Contortionist Vallisneria stands out due to its long, twisted leaves. These narrow, rolled leaves create an eye-catching contorted appearance.
   • Color: The leaves are dark green with brownish tones.
2. Placement:
   • Ideal for the background or mid-ground of an aquarium, where it can serve as a curtain-like backdrop.
   • Its unique leaf shape adds visual interest to your aquatic setup.
3. Growth:
   • Contortionist Vallisneria can grow quite tall, reaching approximately 20 inches or taller.
   • Propagation occurs via runners, making it easy to expand your plant population.
   • The erect growth pattern with small twisted leaves makes it perfect for background planting.
4. Care Tips:
   • Lighting: Provide medium lighting for optimal growth.
   • Water Parameters:
     • pH: 6.0 – 7.5
     • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 18
     • Temperature: 68 – 77 °F (20 – 25 °C)
   • Regularly trim excess growth to maintain a neat appearance.

Contortionist Vallisneria adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to your aquarium. Enjoy its contorted beauty!