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Cryptocoryne fusca
Cryptocoryne fusca
Cryptocoryne fusca: a rare and compact rosette plant with dark copper and purple-toned leaves. Prefers soft, acidic water and rich substrates. Light: Low to medium.
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Alismatales
Family:Araceae
Genus:Cryptocoryne
Species:Cryptocoryne fusca
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Water Temperature
22 - 28 °C
pH Value
5 - 6.8
Water type
Freshwater
Light
Low to Medium
CO2
Low - High
Expected height
25 cm
Expected width
25 cm
KH
0 - 6 dKH
Species description
Geographic Origin and Habitat: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about geographic origin and habitat for Cryptocoryne fusca. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Taxonomy and Genetics: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about taxonomy and genetics for Cryptocoryne fusca. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Physical Structure: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about physical structure for Cryptocoryne fusca. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Colour and Texture: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about colour and texture for Cryptocoryne fusca. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Lighting & CO2: It requires low to moderate lighting. Under high light, the leaves tend to grow flatter and closer to the substrate, whereas under lower light, they grow more upright. CO2 is not strictly necessary, but a modest supply supports regular growth and prevents the vegetative stagnation typical of this slow species.
Nutrition & Substrate: An acidic, nutrient-rich substrate, such as active aquasoil, is essential. It benefits greatly from root tabs placed near the roots. Liquid fertilization should be light to prevent algae issues due to the plant's slow growth rate.
Water Chemistry: It prefers soft and acidic water (pH 5.0-6.8, KH 0-6 dKH). It is sensitive to hard, alkaline water, where it struggles to grow and may decline. The ideal temperature range is 22°C to 28°C; regular but small water changes are recommended to keep parameters stable.
Space Management & Placement: It is ideal for the midground or foreground of medium-sized aquariums. Because it grows very slowly, it should be placed where faster-growing plants will not overshadow or choke it out. Do not move it once planted.
Pruning: Pruning consists only of the occasional removal of older or damaged leaves that decay near the base of the rosette. Use sharp scissors to make clean cuts and avoid pulling on the rhizome.
Risks & Diseases: It is vulnerable to leaf melt if pH or hardness changes abruptly. It is important to prevent organic debris from settling on the rosette, as this can smother the plant's crown and lead to rot.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
This species originates from: Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia).
Origin
South and Southeast Asia
Plant profile
- Placement
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- Botanical form
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- Growth
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- Substrate
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- Column fertilization
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- Root fertilization
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- Trimming
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- Propagation
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- Nutrients
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- Sensitivity
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- Layout role
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