What is the name of this plant?

[blurrblurr]

wat is the name of the tall plant? been looking for it

[chua]

Think is vals.

You can order it from LFS.

It is quite easy to find from the book.

[blurrblurr]

vals? the exact name u know?
I had vals in my tank but spiral it's way up.
Look carefully this is straight up no spiral at all
or anyone had any to spare me? I can trade my vals with u

[vinz]

Vallisneria. Some have spiralled leaves some don't. Go to Tropica's website and browse their catalog for the various species. You can try Dennerle's website too.

[blurrblurr]

so according to the website i shall have Vallisneria americana then

[aquahobbist]

My first instinct was americana too and then seeing you say the same thing I'm inclined to agree. We just got some in at our store today and they look exactly like that.

Kevin

[CT]

I also think it is Vallisneria americana. i think it will grow very tall, so unless you tank it tall, you will have to cut away the longer ones once a week or two..

[chua]

I think a better alternative will be ceyrus helfi. (spell wrongly)

Slow growing and looks more elegant.

Maybe you can try that.

But is more expensive.

[aquahobbist]

I like the cyprus helferi suggestion. It's a nice looking plant that doesnt look as mammoth as the americana. I don't think the leaves get as thick.

[juggler]

[quote:d3e5ac2de7="blurrblurr"]so according to the website i shall have Vallisneria americana then[/quote:d3e5ac2de7]

It looks like it. Grows very long. 2.3m according to Kasselmann's book.
There's another thinner version V.spiralis and grows more than 1m.

I was able to get these before from Teo Farm.

However, be aware they grow so long that the floating leaves cover the tank surface if left unchecked.

Another option is B.aubertii which doesn't send out runners. Cyprus helferi propagates by sending off plantlets like Echinodorus.