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Vallisneria americana 'Asiatica', also known as Corkscrew Vallisneria or Twisted Val, is a unique and eye-catching variety of Vallisneria with narrow, bright green leaves that twist along their length. Unlike the towering growth of other Vallisneria species, this compact cultivar reaches only 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) in height, making it perfect for midground or even large foreground placements in aquascapes.
Native to North America and widely cultivated in Asia, Vallisneria americana 'Asiatica' forms elegant spirals of foliage that create subtle motion in the water column. When planted in dense groups, the twisting leaves add beautiful texture and contrast to an otherwise linear layout. It’s a hardy, beginner-friendly plant that spreads quickly via runners and adapts to a wide range of tank conditions.
Scientific Name: Vallisneria americana 'Asiatica'
Synonyms: Twisted Vallisneria, Corkscrew Vallisneria
Common Name: Corkscrew Val
Twisted Green Leaves: Narrow, spiraled leaves create dynamic visual texture
Compact Size: Grows to 8–12 inches, ideal for midground planting
Beginner-Friendly: Easy to grow, fast to propagate, and low maintenance
Runner Propagation: Quickly forms a thick colony with regular offshoots
Lighting Needs: Moderate to high light enhances leaf form and color
CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ not required; grows best with root tabs or nutrient substrate
Growth Method: Spreads via runners; forms dense spiraled clusters over time
Nutrient Substrate: Recommended
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
Adds movement and texture to midground or foreground zones
Provides contrast against broadleaf or red-stemmed species
Perfect for softening the transition between low and tall background plants
Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:
Bare-root Plants: Approximately 2–3 individual loose, bare-root plants
Bunched Plants: Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants bundled with foam and a plant weight
Potted Plants: Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants potted in rockwool and net pot
Leaf twist intensity and coloration may vary slightly depending on lighting and nutrients. Some initial melting is normal upon introduction. Stable conditions promote quick propagation and healthy regrowth.
Always follow your local guidelines and never release aquarium plants into natural water systems. Dispose of plant trimmings responsibly.
Return Policy: All sales are final
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Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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