Difference between revisions of "Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia"

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Latest revision as of 15:59, 7 June 2020


Pink Crypt

Cpontederiifolia.jpg
Pink Crypt

Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia

Rosette

pH

6.0 - 8.0

18.3-26.7°C (65 -80 °F)

Max Height

25 cm (9.8")

Max Width

15 cm (5.9")




Alternative names[edit]

Pink Crypt

Origin[edit]

Sumatra, Java, and other areas of south eastern Asia.

Environment Specifics[edit]

Comes from shallow, slow moving creeks or pools of water with highly variable pH and hardness.
Tolerant of a wide range of water parameters as long as they are stable. A nutrient rich substrate is essential to prevent holes from forming in its leaves. Prone to growing algae on old leaves.

Identification[edit]

Large, ovate leaves with new leaves displaying a pink/red underside.

Pictures[edit]

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