Marbled Giant Vallisneria
Vallisneria australis "Marmor"
Marbled Giant Vallisneria
- Also labeled Vallisneria spiralis "Leopard"
- Very long, broad, ribbon-shaped leaves
- Dark striation and red-brown tones
- Undemanding plant for large tanks
- Useful to create a jungle-like atmosphere
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Description
This large, strong Vallisneria is labeled by Dutch water plant nurseries as Vallisneria spiralis "Leopard", but in our opinion it is Vallisneria australis "Marmor" ("Marble"). This selection of the Giant Vallisneria develops up to 1 m long leaves with a pattern of brown, short horizontal lines and, good lighting provided, red-brown coloration.
Vallisneria and its several selections, known as "Vallisneria gigantea" or "V. americana", is an easy, robust aquarium plant that benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate. Medium lighting is sufficient, but with too little light the leaves stay rather green. CO2 addition is not necessary but enhances the growth. The Giant Vallisneria, native to the southern and eastern parts of Australia, also grows at temperatures below 20 °C in unheated tanks. The plant spreads by runners. With its very long leaves, it should be used for corresponding large aquariums.
Vallisneria australis "Marmor" forms lush thickets and look best in at least 50 cm tall tanks in the background. With its floating leaves at the surface, it provides a natural look e.g. to river biotope tanks.
Vallisneria australis 'Marmor' is regarded as a selection of the giant vallisneria; its exact origin is unknown.12 The species is native to south-eastern Australia, where it grows in mostly permanent watercourses and reservoirs.1 Molecular studies assigned plants traded as 'Marmor' to this species too, but it is doubted that all aquarium forms originate from Australia.1 One dealer also regards plants supplied as Vallisneria spiralis 'Leopard' as 'Marmor'.2
The leaves, up to approx. 1 m long, bear a pattern of short brown transverse streaks.2 Sufficient light brings out reddish-brown tones; when light is lacking, the streaked pattern disappears and the leaves tend to stay green. (read more)
| Complete botanical name | Vallisnéria austrális S.W.L. Jacobs & Les |
| Difficulty | easy |
| pH value | 6 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance | 4 - 32°C |
| Carbonate hardness | 2 - 21°dKH |
| Propagation | Runners |
| Can grow emersed? | no |
| Source | Flowgrow |
| Complete botanical name |
| Vallisnéria austrális S.W.L. Jacobs & Les |
| Difficulty |
| easy |
| pH value |
| 6 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance |
| 4 - 32°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
| 2 - 21°dKH |
| Propagation |
| Runners |
| Can grow emersed? |
| no |
| Source |
| Flowgrow |
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All the plants arrived in a deplorable state, brownish, beginning to decompose, I dont think I can save them. I don’t understand how it wasn’t seen before packaging
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