{"product_id":"tropica-vallisneria-gigantea-im-topf-1","title":"Tropica Vallisneria 'Gigantea' Potted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropica Vallisneria 'Gigantea' in pot\u003cbr\u003ePlant in 5 cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallisneria americana 'Gigantea' \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Asia is an undemanding and fast-growing plant for large aquariums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves often grow so long in most aquariums, 50-150 cm, that they float on the water. Therefore, the plant must be pruned so that it does not cast too much shade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tough, strong leaves are usually not eaten by herbivorous fish. It propagates easily via runners, which develop in large numbers in nutrient-rich substrate.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallisneria ‘Gigantea’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette plant \/ grass-like aquarium plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical regions; aquarium form in trade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50–100+ cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse in aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background, especially suitable for large aquariums or as a dense plant curtain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessary, but can promote growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; nutrient-rich substrate or root fertilization is advantageous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20–28 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003epH range:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6.0–8.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft to hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners \/ daughter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, long and ribbon-shaped leaves; ideal for tall and large aquariums, where it quickly forms a natural, dense background.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not plant too deeply – the leaf rosette should remain above the substrate. 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