Wendt's Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii)
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Wendt's Crypt
Cryptocoryne wendtii "Green"
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Rosette
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
Max Height
30 cm (11.8")
Max Width
20 cm (7.9")
Contents
Alternative Names & Varients
- Wendt's Crypt, Green Wendtii, Red Wendtii, Green Crypt, Red Crypt
Origin
- Sri Lanka, South eastern Asia
Environment Specifics
- 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
- 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
Pictures
Wendtii Green
Wendtii Brown
