{"product_id":"jungle-vallisneria","title":"Jungle Vallisneria (Vallisneria americana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJungle Vallisneria\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, ribbon-leaved background plant that creates a flowing grass-like wall across the back or sides of an aquarium. It spreads by runners and can develop into a dense stand under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle Val does not require injected CO₂ and is particularly well suited to neutral, alkaline, and mineral-rich water. Its potential height makes it most appropriate for taller or larger aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Jungle Vallisneria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall, flowing background growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not require injected CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforms well in mineral-rich water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads naturally through runners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides cover for fish and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for larger aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Jungle Vallisneria plant unless otherwise stated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant inspected for crown and root condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation in height, leaf width, and root development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome older leaves may melt following transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant not represented as sterile tissue culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, Jungle Val sends runners beneath the substrate that produce additional plants. Runners may be left to create a dense background or separated after the new plant develops roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate lighting and periodic root tabs support stronger growth. It can survive lower light but may grow more slowly or stretch toward the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the roots while keeping the crown exposed. Vallisneria may temporarily melt after being moved but can recover from a healthy crown and root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge community tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbowfish aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearer tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding and fry-cover systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural background walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurying the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall aquariums that cannot accommodate long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive digging fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting every leaf across the middle; removing unwanted leaves at the base generally looks cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscarding a healthy crown solely because older leaves melted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287055540398,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5661\/4574\/files\/ComingSoon_65d0118d-91f8-44a4-83c5-a80c71f1f705.png?v=1783509486","url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/jungle-vallisneria","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}