Vallisneria Spiralis ‘Torta’ (Twisted Vallisneria)
Vallisneria Spiralis ‘Torta’ (Twisted Vallisneria) - Submerged is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Standard Shipping: Aquarium Plants are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination. We do not ship live plants on Friday, unless specifically requested.
- Urban Areas: 1-3 business days
- Rural Areas: 2-5 business days
- Courier Services Used: NZ Post, NZ Couriers, Post Haste
Free shipping is available for New Zealand customers with a minimum purchase of $150.00.
- Non-Rural Addresses Only: This offer applies only to non-rural addresses.
- Exclusions: Bulky items such as aquariums are excluded from the free shipping offer.
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Live Plant Guarantee
We want you to shop with confidence knowing your plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Every plant is hand-picked, quality-checked, and packed with care to ensure it reaches you in healthy condition.
Our Promise
- All live plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy.
- If your plants arrive damaged, melted, or in poor condition, we’ll replace or refund them — no hassle.
- Just email us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the affected plants and your order number.
Please Note
- The guarantee applies only to the initial delivery.
- Once the plants have been removed from their original packaging or planted into your aquarium, the guarantee no longer applies.
- We can’t take responsibility for plants left exposed to extreme heat, cold, or direct sunlight after delivery, so please choose a delivery address where someone can receive the parcel promptly.
We genuinely want your aquascape to thrive — and we’ll always do our best to make things right if something goes wrong.
Vallisneria spiralis ‘Torta’, commonly known as Twisted Vallisneria, is a unique cultivar of Vallisneria known for its spiraled, corkscrew-like leaves that bring a sense of dynamic motion to freshwater aquascapes. The twisting of the leaves is especially eye-catching under water movement, making it a favorite for adding visual flow and depth to planted tanks.
This plant is a background staple for aquarists who want both ease of care and aesthetic impact. It thrives in a wide range of conditions, spreads readily via runners, and provides tall, flowing cover that fish love to swim through and hide in.
Unlike the straight-leaved Vallisneria spiralis, this twisted variant offers more texture and natural variation, making it a standout in planted aquarium layouts.
Key Features
- Twisting Ribbon-Like Leaves: Creates movement and flow in your aquascape
- Fast Propagation: Spreads easily via runners for quick background coverage
- Low Maintenance: Ideal for beginners and low-tech planted setups
- Natural Shelter: Offers excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and shy species
- Visual Impact: A textured alternative to traditional straight-leaved Vallisneria
Care Instructions
- Lighting: Low to high; stronger light enhances growth and leaf structure
- CO₂: Not required; optional for faster growth and denser foliage
- Substrate: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs support optimal health
- Placement: Background
- Temperature: 20–28°C
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Hardness: Soft to hard water
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Produces runners that can be trimmed and replanted
Tank Compatibility
- Excellent for peaceful community tanks
- Tough leaves resist minor grazing from plant-nibbling fish
- Provides shelter and shade
Difficulty: Beginner
Lighting Demand: Low
CO₂: Low
Growth Rate: Fast
NZ Rarity: Uncommon
Colour: Green
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