Wendt's Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii)

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Wendt's Crypt

Tropica-wendtiigreen.jpg
Cryptocoryne wendtii "Green"

Cryptocoryne wendtii

Rosette

pH

6.0 - 8.0

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Max Height

30 cm (11.8")

Max Width

20 cm (7.9")




Alternative Names & Varients[edit]

Wendt's Crypt, Green Wendtii, Red Wendtii, Green Crypt, Red Crypt

Origin[edit]

Sri Lanka, South eastern Asia

Environment Specifics[edit]

A steady pH and hardness are required to grow this plant. It will accept a wide range of these parameters so long as they are stable. Does best in good lighting conditions with fertilising.

Identification[edit]

Highly variable due to numerous natural mutations in chromosome number. Has highly variable leaf colour, shape, and texture depending on chromosome number, lighting, nutrient supply, and water parameters.
Variants include:
  • Green
  • Brown
  • Mi Oya
  • Tropica

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