Jungle Val (Vallisneria Americana 'Gigantea') Live - Beginner Aquarium Plant

🌿 Jungle Val – Easy Background Live Aquarium Plant (Vallisneria americana)

Create a lush, underwater forest with Jungle Val! 🌱 Known for its tall, ribbon-like leaves that sway gently in the water current, this classic aquarium plant adds instant movement, height, and natural beauty to any freshwater setup.

Jungle Val (short for Vallisneria americana) is one of the easiest plants to grow — perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. It helps oxygenate the water, absorbs excess nutrients, and provides hiding spots for fish and shrimp.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

Graceful, flowing leaves that can reach the water’s surface

Extremely hardy and adaptable to a wide range of conditions

Perfect background plant that fills out tall tanks beautifully

Helps reduce algae by absorbing nutrients

Provides shelter and comfort for fish, shrimp, and fry

💧 Care Instructions

Scientific Name: Vallisneria americana

Lighting: Low to moderate

Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

pH Range: 6.5–8.0

Placement: Background

Growth Rate: Fast

CO₂: Not required

💡 Pro Tip: Once established, Jungle Val spreads quickly through runners — simply trim and replant the new shoots to expand your underwater jungle!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Tall aquariums and background planting
✔️ Low-tech setups (no CO₂ or special substrate required)
✔️ Shrimp, betta, and community tanks
✔️ Natural, jungle, or river-style aquascapes

🌱 Helpful Hints

Jungle Val prefers to stay rooted — don’t bury the crown (the base of the leaves)

Trim leaves that grow above the surface to encourage thicker growth below

Perfect paired with shorter plants like Crypts, Swords, or Dwarf Sagittaria

✨ Jungle Val is a hardy, elegant plant that brings a peaceful, natural flow to your aquarium — simple, stunning, and full of life!