Jungle Vallisneria – 6 Live Aquarium Plants

Jungle Vallisneria for Sale – 6 Live Aquarium Plants Create a lush grassy background with a fast-establishing freshwater classic. This listing includes 6 live Jungle Vallisneria plants, an ideal choice for aquarists who want vertical movement, natural cover, and a plant that can spread through runners over time. Jungle Val is especially useful along the back wall of medium and large aquariums. Its long ribbon-like leaves move naturally with the current and create a dense planted look without demanding advanced aquascaping experience. Pack Size6 live Jungle Vallisneria plants. PlacementBackground. Growth HabitSpreads by runners. LightingLow to moderate. Why Add Jungle Vallisneria to Your Aquarium? Excellent background plant for adding height and movement. Runner-forming growth can create a natural planted wall over time. Beginner-friendly care in stable freshwater systems. Provides cover for shrimp, juveniles, and small community fish. Works in low-tech tanks without mandatory CO2 injection. For more easy freshwater species, browse the full Aquatic Plants collection. Jungle Vallisneria Care Care Factor Recommended Range Scientific group Vallisneria species Lighting Low to moderate Temperature Approximately 68–82°F pH Approximately 6.5–8.5 Placement Background Growth style Rooted rosette; spreads by runners CO2 Not required for basic growth How to Plant Jungle Val Plant the roots into aquarium substrate while keeping the crown—the point where the leaves emerge—slightly above the substrate surface. Space the individual plants so new runners have room to spread. Jungle Vallisneria can experience some leaf melt after shipping or a major change in water conditions. Healthy root systems often produce new aquarium-adapted leaves after acclimating. Jungle Val for Shrimp Tanks Dense Vallisneria growth creates excellent refuge for shrimp and shrimplets while adding a large amount of plant surface for natural biofilm. It can be particularly useful in breeding setups where vertical cover helps break up open swimming space. Pair a planted Val background with Fire Red Cherry Shrimp for bright contrast against the green leaves. What You Receive Your order includes: 6 live Jungle Vallisneria plants. Plant size, leaf length, and root development vary naturally from specimen to specimen. Jungle Vallisneria FAQ Does Jungle Val spread?Yes. Established Vallisneria commonly reproduces by sending runners through the substrate that develop into new plants. Does Jungle Vallisneria need CO2?No. Supplemental CO2 can increase growth, but it is not required in many stable low-tech planted tanks. Can Jungle Val grow in gravel or sand?Yes, provided the roots have access to nutrients. Root tabs can be useful in nutrient-poor substrates. Is Jungle Val safe for freshwater shrimp?Yes. It provides useful shelter, grazing area, and visual cover for shrimp aquariums. How many plants are included?This listing includes 6 live Jungle Vallisneria plants. Want a tall, natural planted background? Add this 6-pack of Jungle Vallisneria to your aquarium today.