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Cryptocoryne wendtii "green"

Tropica No. 109


Cryptocoryne wendtii green

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Family Araceae
Part of the world Asia
Country of origin Sri Lanka
Height 5-20 cm
Width 8-15 cm
Light requirements low-average
Temperature 20-26oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance acid-neutral
Easiness very easy

Cryptocoryne wendtii "green" is an extremely versatile plant. The leaves vary much according to morphology and colour, and the colour ranges from light-green to red-brown depending on water and light conditions. The same individual grown under different environmental conditions changes so much that it is hardly recognized as the same species.

It is beyond any doubt the easiest plant in the aquarium, and in contrast to common belief it thrives well in calcareous water. Though Cryptocoryne wendtii "green" benefits from a rich substrate, excessive iron can cause crop failures and lavish CO2 addition can also cause 'Crypt Melting'. We recommend to remove older leaves before planting as they don't contribute to the overall energy supply to the plant anymore and simply removing them ensure a better performance of the plant in the new environment.