Valliseneria - South American?

[CharlieV]

Hi Plant Gurus

Anyone know the answer to above question? I can find plenty of references to it being "widespread in the United States" but wanted to check it wouldn't mess up my biotype?

TIA
Chaz

 

[reiverix]

Just to make life difficult. Take your pick...

Vallisneria spiralis
Vallisneria spiralis

 

[CharlieV]

Thanks Rev - I will order now!

 

[reiverix]

I'd maybe do a wee bit more research first if you plan on keeping with the South American theme. Both sites I listed show a different country (and continent) of origin for the same plant. There's so many invasive species nowadays it can be hard to get accurate info at times.

 

[CharlieV]

yeh i get what yr saying - the issue i have is if I go full on Amazonian i'm really limited to swords. I don't get on with Cabomba very well and found myself removing it form my 30g when i had it.
I wanted some valis to provide some cover for my angels so any other "tall grass" from SA would be cool.

 

[pbrack]

If you don't mind me asking, other than Swords, which other plants are from South America? I'm attempting to do the same thing (SA biotope) and was wondering if you (CharlieV) or anyone else found some more info!

 

[reiverix]

Here's PlantGeeks listing for South America. There's not as much in the list as I thought there would be.