Long ribbon leaves that form a background jungle by runners; easy in moderate light.

• Scientific name: Vallisneria spiralis
• Height: about 50 cm
• Temperature: 20–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.5–8.0
• Minimum tank size: 60 litres
• Lighting: low
• CO₂: not required
• Care level: easy
• Supplied as: stem bunch

Rinse before planting. Keep plants moist until they go into the tank; do not let rhizomes or moss dry out.