Plants in genus cryptocoryne
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko' is an aquarium plant with rich emerald-hued, slender leaves. It grows at a moderate rate and can be submerged or emerged. This plant prefers stable aquarium parameters and benefits from CO2 injection and quality soil.
Cryptocoryne 'Mi Oya'
This plant oxygenates water and provides shelter for fish and aquarium life. It has slender leaves with ruffled edges, and its leaf color ranges from bright green to copper brown. The plant is grown in vitro from tissue culture.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a smaller aquatic plant originating from Sri Lanka, featuring dark green to olive brown leaves with a purple underside. It is sensitive to changes in water conditions and may experience 'crypt melt' when introduced to a new tank. This plant thrives in moderate to low lighting and requires high levels of calcium and other nutrients. It can grow emersed and produce flowers, propagating through runners. Its adaptability makes it a popular choice for aquariums.
Cryptocoryne 'Florida Sunset'
Cryptocoryne 'Florida Sunset' is a hybrid aquarium plant displaying a variety of colors, including green, pink, and gold. It is a slow grower, suitable for midground placement, and thrives in established aquariums with stable conditions. This plant benefits from quality substrate, nutrients, and low to medium lighting.
Cryptocoryne cordata var. evae
Cryptocoryne cordata var. evae, commonly known as Water Trumpet, is an aquatic plant native to the marshes of southern Thailand, Malaysia, and Borneo. It is suitable for beginners but sensitive to changes in water parameters, often undergoing 'crypt melt' when stressed. This plant prefers moderate to low lighting and requires high levels of calcium, CO2, phosphate, iron, and nitrate. It can grow both submersed and emersed, producing flowers above water and propagating through runners.
Cryptocoryne yujii
Cryptocoryne yujii, also known as Crypt Yujii, is an aquatic plant endemic to Borneo, known for its moderate growth rate and adaptability to submerged and emerged conditions. It thrives in low to medium light and does not require CO2 supplementation, making it an easy-care option for aquariums. Propagation is done by cutting new plantlets from the mother rhizome.
Cryptocoryne axelrodii
Cryptocoryne axelrodii is an aquarium plant with narrow, greenish-brown leaves. It is hardy and easy to care for, suitable for mid-ground coverage in planted tanks. The plant can be grown emersed or submerged and propagates by splitting the rhizome.
Cryptocoryne hudoroi 'Green'
An uncommon crypt, this plant is used as a mid-ground accent and has wide, oblong leaves with a puckered or ruffled texture. It thrives in environments rich in nitrate, phosphate, iron, CO2, and calcium. The plant is sensitive to changes in water parameters and propagates through runners.
Cryptocoryne purpurea
This rare Cryptocoryne species is endemic to the sandy river edges of West Malaysia and can grow submerged in aquariums or emersed in humid terrariums. The leaves are around 10 cm long, wider, and darker veined, and the plant relies heavily on its roots to absorb nutrients. Propagation is done by splitting the rhizome or cutting off new growth. It is a unique addition to any aquarium due to its specific habitat requirements and striking leaf appearance.
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Sindoor'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Sindoor' is a new aquarium plant variation with rich maroon to pink tones. It requires nutrient-dense soil and stable conditions, growing 3-6 inches tall, and benefits from moderate light and CO2 supplementation.
Cryptocoryne usteriana 'Red'
A large variant of Cryptocoryne, this plant has wrinkled texture leaves with a reddish purple underside. It is easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of water parameters. The plant propagates through runners and grows to a height of 6-12 inches.
Cryptocoryne 'Silver Queen'
Cryptocoryne 'Silver Queen' is an aquatic plant originating from Borneo, known for its light or dark green pointed oval leaves with a wavy shape. It grows 3-6 inches tall and features pink or bronze spotting on the leaves. This plant is more difficult to grow submerged and requires moderate to high light and CO2 supplementation for optimal growth.