• Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis) - Aqua Essentials
  • Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis) - Aqua Essentials
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Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis)

Warm red-bronze ribbon leaves on an easy colourful Vallisneria spiralis Red plant

Warm red-bronze ribbon leaves on an easy colourful Vallisneria spiralis Red plant

£5.99
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Quick Facts

Common name: Straight red vallis

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 60 cm

Pot Size:

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Vallisneria spiralis Red is the warm-toned form of this classic aquarium plant, producing long ribbon-like leaves that develop attractive reddish-brown to olive-red tones alongside the base green colouration. Under good light the warm reddish tones are more pronounced, particularly on newer growth, adding a subtle colour dimension to the classic Vallisneria grass effect in the background.

It is just as easy and undemanding as the standard green spiralis — growing without CO2 in low to medium light and tolerating a wide range of water conditions including moderately hard and alkaline water. It spreads by runners to fill the background with a spreading stand of warm-coloured ribbon leaves. Daughter plants can be thinned and repositioned to control the spread over time.

Supplied as a bunch ready to plant, Vallisneria spiralis Red suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its combination of warm reddish colouration, easy care, and classic grass form makes it a popular choice for hobbyists who want a little colour in the background without the demands of more complex red stem plants.

Note: Do not use liquid carbon with vallis as it will melt it.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis) - Aqua Essentials

Customers praised these aquarium plants as "healthy" with "great roots" and "excellent packaging." Most reported strong growth and quick delivery. A few experienced initial leaf die-back or melting, though plants typically recovered. Some noted runners appearing within weeks. Occasional concerns about quantity versus pictured bunches.

  • Best plants I have bought. They were healthy, had great roots, well packed and delivered quickly.
  • Plants arrived in great condition, good set of roots, now growing well with lots of runners.
  • All plants are of the best quality. Packed well, arrive in very good condition.
  • 5 stars: 41 (72%)
  • 4 stars: 11 (19%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kayleigh N. (Warrington, GB)
Lovely addition to my aquarium

Nice healthy plant

Kayleigh N. review photo
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MR (Kensington, GB)
First Time Buyer

I was a little anxious buying plants online, but I'd done my research and read great reviews, so I took a chance. I was not disappointed. These were by far the best plants I have bought. They were healthy, had great roots, were well packed and delivered quickly. I will be a returning customer. 🙂

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K.F.

Great condition and quick delivery.

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Susan

Very green perfect

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Zoey

Excellent quality plant, growing well. Very happy

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Daniel T. (Leeds, GB)
Spot on

Superb quality, will definitely order again in the future

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Paul H. (Southampton, GB)
Vallisneria Spiralis Red

Very good condition on arrival. Packaging was excellent. Plants very strong and I'm very pleased with them. Thank you

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J.b. (Burgess Hill, GB)
Great plants

Delivered healthy and fast

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Sheikh K.
Fresh and healthy.

Keep it up.

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terry k. (Crawley, GB)
Aquarium plants

Very disappointing vallis.just died off after a few days.This is totally unusual.This co are great to deal with.

Very unsual as Vallis red is the toughest of all vallis. I'd check your water parameters and come back to me for advice. Also don't use liquid carbon when your tank has vallis - otherwise it melts...

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Lyndon P. (Ringwood, GB)

Beautiful plants as always. Really healthy. Trust this seller with everything!

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robert f. (Newtownards, GB)
nice plant

always great compant to buy from .

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Jessica L.
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Packaged well, arrived well, still good condition in my tanks

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Maria K.
Review

Really pleased with these aquarium plants. They are good quality and good size. No dying or browning leaves. Would recommend and buy again.

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Marek D.
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Received this as a replacement for Vallisneria spiralis bunch. Beautiful, strong and healthy plant! Strongly recommend over over regular Vallisneria!

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Mr T.B.
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Very good quality plants arrived safely and quickly. We have found a few snails, but were aware that this may happen.

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Cassandra P.
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Arrived on time, in good condition, and looks great in the tank. Definitely recommend.

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Brian B.
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Well packed . Very good service.

Thank you

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ROBERT L.
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Plant arrived look very healthy and two weeks on doing really well, would recommend this. Seller delivered on time and easy to deal with.

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stephen b.
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Plants looking good

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Jim S.
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Nice plant and looks good. Have to say plant pictured looks more plentiful compared to mine. Still pleased with it.

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Simon W.
Review

What can I say excellent condition growing well

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Dave M.
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Arrived quickly and well packaged. Planted same day and looking healthy. Too early to say how well it will do. On second day found one floating due to two clowns having a mad few sessions, but planted again out of their way.

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David G.
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Plants arrived in great condition, good set of roots on them, now in the tank there was the inevitable die back but very minimal one or two leaves maximum, all are now growing well and I'm looking forward to them spreading out with lots of runners.

Would recommend these if you want some height but not overwhelming bushes blocking the light.

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John B.
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Excellent quality. Packing and delivery good.

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Ramone K.
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Really generous portions, got about 4 per bundle. Thick dark leaves, really nice! Came way longer then I thought they would too.

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Adam w.
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perfect condition and very large and healthy plant. would go anywhere else for my aquatic plants.

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Customer
Review

At last a vallis that s not melting away , definitely recommend.

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Sara B.
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These seem to be thriving well and look really nice.

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Allison H.
Review

Arrived in good condition planted it straight into our substrate, the fish love swimming in and out of it and it makes a lovely feature. It’s beginning to grow within days

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Nicola D.
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Arrived in excellent conditions, a mix of younger and less young plants. Doing well in the aquarium after a week and half. Mind you, I used express delivery since I wanted to minimize the travel stress.

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Nick B.
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All the plants I order from aqua essentials are of the best quality.Packed well,arrive in v good condition.The advice given,and help asked for ,no matter how trivial,is dealt with in a v professional way,and reassures me always.Long live aqua essentials.Nick best

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How red does Vallisneria spiralis Red actually get?

It develops warm reddish-brown to olive-red tones rather than vivid red. The colouration is most visible on newer growth under good light and adds a warm accent to the standard green.

Is it easy to care for?

Yes. It is just as easy as standard Vallisneria spiralis — no CO2 required, adaptable to a range of water conditions, and suitable for low-tech planted aquariums.

Does it need CO2 for the red colour?

CO2 is not needed. The warm reddish tones develop naturally under low to medium light without CO2 supplementation.

Is it hard water tolerant?

Yes. Like all Vallisneria species it is very tolerant of hard and alkaline water conditions.

How does it spread?

Via runners that produce daughter plants along the substrate. Over time it fills the background. Thin and replant daughter plants as needed to manage spread and maintain a tidy layout.

  • Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis) - Aqua Essentials
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Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis)

Warm red-bronze ribbon leaves on an easy colourful Vallisneria spiralis Red plant

Easy care Low light CO2 not required Background plant
£5.99
£5.99
  • In stock — 5 available

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Vallisneria spiralis Red Bunch (straight red vallis) - Aqua Essentials

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About this plant

Vallisneria spiralis Red is the warm-toned form of this classic aquarium plant, producing long ribbon-like leaves that develop attractive reddish-brown to olive-red tones alongside the base green colouration. Under good light the warm reddish tones are more pronounced, particularly on newer growth, adding a subtle colour dimension to the classic Vallisneria grass effect in the background.

It is just as easy and undemanding as the standard green spiralis — growing without CO2 in low to medium light and tolerating a wide range of water conditions including moderately hard and alkaline water. It spreads by runners to fill the background with a spreading stand of warm-coloured ribbon leaves. Daughter plants can be thinned and repositioned to control the spread over time.

Supplied as a bunch ready to plant, Vallisneria spiralis Red suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its combination of warm reddish colouration, easy care, and classic grass form makes it a popular choice for hobbyists who want a little colour in the background without the demands of more complex red stem plants.

Note: Do not use liquid carbon with vallis as it will melt it.

Product FAQs

How red does Vallisneria spiralis Red actually get?

It develops warm reddish-brown to olive-red tones rather than vivid red. The colouration is most visible on newer growth under good light and adds a warm accent to the standard green.

Is it easy to care for?

Yes. It is just as easy as standard Vallisneria spiralis — no CO2 required, adaptable to a range of water conditions, and suitable for low-tech planted aquariums.

Does it need CO2 for the red colour?

CO2 is not needed. The warm reddish tones develop naturally under low to medium light without CO2 supplementation.

Is it hard water tolerant?

Yes. Like all Vallisneria species it is very tolerant of hard and alkaline water conditions.

How does it spread?

Via runners that produce daughter plants along the substrate. Over time it fills the background. Thin and replant daughter plants as needed to manage spread and maintain a tidy layout.