Vallisneria is a classical aquarium plant, it has given great pleasure to both veteran and novice aquarists for generations. It is also one of the most popular and easily obtained plants in the aquarium hobby. The plant is very attractive, and it is used to introduce vertical accents in the background of planted tanks, some varieties can be used to adorn the mid-grounds as well. Vallisneria features a tall rosulate structure, bright ribbon-like green leaves, and the ability to populate rapidly in an aquarium using its prolific runners.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Height | Width |
| Vallisneria sp. | Tape grass, Valis | 20-40cm | Spreading |
| Water Temp | Water pH | Colour | Difficulty |
| 20-28oC | 6.5-8.5 | Green/Red | Easy |
| Light demand | Grow Rate | Placement | Substrate |
| Medium | moderate - fast | Background | Any |