Vallisneria Asiatica Biwaensis
NOTE: The photos labeled "AS OF 3/20/26" is what the plant looks like that we are selling.
"Hello my name is Dustin and I have a Val problem."
The first step is admitting the problem right? I love Val and am on a quest to collect ALL of the varieties of Val. I have said it before and I'll sat it again. I would like val in my coffin if something happens to me.
Enter- The next Val. Val Asiatica Biwaensis.
What does it's name mean? I have no idea. Something to do with Asia. Here is what we do know. It's pretty killer.
This Val is like a mix between Spiral Val (or Val Torta/ corkscrew) with the spiral leaves crossed with GIANT Val.
Yep- it has a thicker and wider leaf to it with a neat spiral as well.
Because of the thicker leaves of this species of Vallisneria, it will take tad longer to grow back than a thin variety if they melt back.
Customer Reviews
I think it's salvageable but it wasn't super healthy
This one wasn't Dustin's best effort. It arrived with a lot of brown leaves and some leaves that were completely dead. I removed the worst ones and trimmed a few others. When I removed the rock wool, I saw roots that appeared to be healthy so, the plant will probably do fine after this initial setback.
The plant arrived in good order with healthy leaves and roots with only a tiny bit of melt to be expected from traveling across the country in the dark out of water. If you know Val it will be taking over the tank in no time! Will order again.
One of several plants I got from here and I am blown away by the quality. First time ordering from Dustin’s and I was impressed beyond words. I am newer to the aquarium hobby and ordered from two separate places and I can’t believe the high quality difference between the two were. I won’t go anywhere else. I got tiny “sample” pieces from the other store that looked dead and struggling to survive. Dustin’s came very well packaged, little to no melting, well grown/sturdy, and beautifully colored with a substantial amount of plant for the cost compared to other places. The plants are thriving. Can’t wait to use plants from here when I upgrade to my dream tank.
Thank you for the extra plants! The plants arrived very cold. They are doing ok but there was a lot of melting. There is a some new growth. I quickly rinsed the plants before putting them in, but I did get snails. I’ve got 4 so far and will continue looking for them a few moments after the lights come on.
All in all, a good purchase.