Cryptocoryne (Crypt) care guide
Cryptocoryne wendtii · Araceae
Cryptocoryne (Cryptocoryne wendtii) is an aquatic plant. It belongs to the Araceae family. It is native to C. wendtii: western & central Sri Lanka (slow lowland streams and rivers); the genus ranges from India through Southeast Asia to New Guinea. It needs low to medium light. Water temperature: 22°C – 28°C. pH: 6.0 – 8.0. Care difficulty: Easy. Growth rate: moderate.
How do you care for Cryptocoryne (Crypt)?
| Light | Low to Medium |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | Not required |
| Temperature | 22°C – 28°C |
| pH | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Placement | Midground or Foreground |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Family | Araceae |
How do you trim and propagate Cryptocoryne (Crypt)?
Trim old leaves at the substrate line; propagates spontaneously via underground runners.
What problems affect Cryptocoryne (Crypt)?
Crypt melt — leaves turn glassy and collapse within days after replanting or moving, big water changes, or the switch from emersed nursery growth to submerged. Recurring melt in established tanks has been linked (a theory) to nitrate build-up with infrequent water changes.
How do you fix Cryptocoryne (Crypt) problems?
Do not discard the rootstock; siphon melted leaves away — new leaves typically appear within a few weeks (recovery can take around a month). Keep water changes regular and consistent.
Where does Cryptocoryne (Crypt) come from?
C. wendtii: western & central Sri Lanka (slow lowland streams and rivers); the genus ranges from India through Southeast Asia to New Guinea · Biotope regions: South-east Asia.
What should you know before buying Cryptocoryne (Crypt)?
C. wendtii is recorded as introduced in Florida (USA) — never release aquarium plants into waterways.
Sources
- Cryptocoryne wendtii de Wit — Kew Plants of the World Online (via search listing)
- Cryptocoryne wendtii — Wikipedia
- Cryptocoryne — Wikipedia
- Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' — Tropica
- Cryptocoryne wendtii 'grün' — Flowgrow Wasserpflanzen-Datenbank
Care details checked against these sources on 2026-09-23.
Which aquascapes and tanks use Cryptocoryne (Crypt)?
- Balancing light, CO₂ and fertiliser in a planted tank
- Dutch aquarium style: plant streets and rules
- Jungle aquascape: plants, layering and setup
- Nature Aquarium style: layout rules and setup
- Paludarium: how to build a half-land, half-water tank
- Riparium: a riverbank tank with plants above the water
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