Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green

Description

One of the most favourite Cryptocorynes
Very robust and hardy plant

Family: Araceae

Scientific name: Cryptocoryne wendtii var.? Green?, named after amateur German botanist, Albert Wendt

Also known as: Cryptocoryne green

Type: Ideally suited for mid ground

Origins: Central, western to north western Sri Lanka.

Ecology: Grows in banks of streams and rivers. Found in rice paddies both in shaded as well as sunny conditions. Under intense sunlight the plants developed conspicuously bullate leaves (C kasselmann)

Growth: Fast, once established, requires frequent trimming

Height: approx. 10 -30 cm

Light: medium

CO2 demand: low to medium

Cryptocoryne wendtii and it?s many variants are one of the most common species Cryptocoryne family found in aquarium hobby. It?s very easy to grow and is an ideal choice for beginers and can be grown without CO2 injection as well. But definitely it does best with some added CO2.

Aquascaping tip

Whenever one needs a deep green bush in a shaded location like at the base of a driftwood go for this species. As it is equally comfortable of growing under strong light it can be used practically in any midground position maybe even in a large Iwagumi layout!!

Terrarium use: Yes
Paludarium use: Yes

Packing
Tissue Cultured Cup (TC)