🌱 General Description: Vallisneria spiralis is a hardy, fast-growing freshwater aquatic plant known for its long, ribbon-like leaves that can grow vertically up to 20–40 inches (50–100 cm) in ideal conditions. Despite the name "spiralis," the leaves are straight and flat; the spiral reference comes from its corkscrew-shaped flowering stalks. It's a rooted, rosette-forming plant often used as a background plant in aquariums or as a submerged plant in ponds. It spreads quickly through runners, making it ideal for creating dense, natural-looking vegetation in planted tanks or shallow ponds. 🌊 Ideal Conditions: Light: Moderate to high (will adapt to low light but grows slower) Temperature: 18–30°C (64–86°F) pH Range: 6.5–8.0 Water Hardness: Soft to hard CO₂: Not required but will benefit growth 🌾 Growth and Care: Propagation: By runners (sends out "daughter" plants along the substrate) Maintenance: Very low. Prune leaves if they get too long or block light. Planting Tips: Bury roots gently in substrate; avoid burying the crown to prevent rot.