Description
This plant is mostly labeled Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger', 'Striped', 'Marmor' (Marble) or 'Leopard'. However, a DNA analysis (Les & al. , 2008) has revealed that the Tiger Vallisneria is a variant of Vallisneria nana. This Australian species is quite variable and includes not only the well-known very narrow-leaved, but also quite large plants with similarly broad leaves as Vallisneria spiralis.
The Tiger Vallisneria is an excellent plant for beginners, growing in virtually all light and water conditions. The name is due to its leaves with a pattern of dark brown, short stripes. The leaves are about 30-60 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, light to middle green, also with red-brown tones under strong lighting. The Tiger Vallisneria forms runners easily, and is thus easy to propagate.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Undemanding grass-like plant
30-60 cm tall
Green leaves with brown stripes
Also recommended for initial planting
Fast propagation by runners
Synonyms
Vallisneria ''Striped''
Complete Botanical Name
Vallisnéria nána R. Br.
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Vallisneria
Misapplied Names
Vallisneria spiralis ''Tiger'', Vallisneria spiralis ''Striped''
Category
Background
Difficulty
very easy
Growth
fast
pH Value
6-8
Temperature Tolerance
15-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-21 dKH
Propagation
Runners
Can Grow Emersed?
no
Height
30-60 cm
