Vallisneria Spiralis

Vallisneria spiralis is a fast-growing ribbon grass that produces long, narrow, strap-like leaves that spiral slightly as they grow, creating a graceful waving motion in moderate current. It is one of the easiest and most forgiving background plants available, tolerating hard, alkaline water that challenges most aquatic plants. It spreads rapidly via runners and can quickly fill the background of large aquariums without CO2 injection.