Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green – CantonAquatics

Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green Bare Root LIVE AQUARIUM PLANT

Cryptocoryne Wendtii ”Green” aka Crypt is one of the most popular, and widely available aquatic plants in the aquarium hobby. It has several color variations, and it can be found in green, red, pink, bronze, and brown colors. The size of the leaves can vary greatly, and even the texture of the leaves can differ from plant. Crypt wendtii is an extraordinarily hardy plant, and it will thrive under low lighting and in both soft & hard water conditions. It is an excellent plants for both experienced & beginner tropical aquarists.

Cryptocoryne wendtii “Green” is likely the most well-known crypt and is native throughout Southeast Asia. It has been developed into countless varieties of color and size. This green variety is excellent for the forground and midground of the aquarium. Green Cryptocoryne wendtii will thrive in the low-light, low-tech aquarium.
Green Cryptocoryne wendtii is slow and steady in growth. It can adapt to a reasonable variety of water parameters as long as it does not have to endure sudden changes. Like most Cryptocoryne species, it should be allowed plenty of time to “settle in” and should not be moved constantly. Once established, it will reproduce by sending runners that will grow into new plants.

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