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Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''
Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'grün' is an incredibly versatile green cultivar. Its lush, wavy bright-green foliage rapidly forms dense, resilient clusters, making it the perfect foundation for beginners.
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Alismatales
Family:Araceae
Genus:Cryptocoryne
Species:Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''
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Water Temperature
15 - 30 °C
pH Value
5 - 8
Water type
Freshwater
Light
Low to High
CO2
Low - High
Expected height
20 cm
Expected width
15 cm
KH
1 - 18 dKH
Species description
Geographic Origin and Habitat: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about geographic origin and habitat for Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Taxonomy and Genetics: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about taxonomy and genetics for Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Physical Structure: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about physical structure for Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Colour and Texture: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about colour and texture for Cryptocoryne wendtii ''grün''. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Lighting & CO2: Highly adaptable, it grows well under low light conditions as well as under intense lighting. Moderate light stimulates compact growth and horizontally arranged leaves. CO2 injection is not necessary to thrive, although a light supply favors a significantly faster growth rate and a bushier rosette.
Nutrition & Substrate: Prefers a rich and fertilized substrate. Periodic insertion of fertilizer tablets near the roots stimulates runner production and prevents leaf yellowing. It also adapts well to inert gravel if supported by regular liquid column fertilization.
Water Chemistry: It is one of the most tolerant aquarium plants: KH between 1 and 18 dKH and pH between 5.0 and 8.0. It tolerates a wide temperature range, from 15°C to 30°C. Regular water changes are recommended to maintain clean conditions.
Space Management & Placement: Perfect for the foreground in medium-large aquariums or for the midground in smaller tanks. Plant the crowns spaced 3-4 cm apart. Over time it will form a compact and uniform bush, ideal for creating natural and welcoming transition zones for bottom-dwelling fish.
Pruning: Maintenance is minimal. Periodically remove damaged or old outer leaves by cutting them at the base of the rosette with sharp scissors. This promotes light passage to the center of the rosette, stimulating the growth of new green leaves.
Risks & Diseases: Although extremely robust, it can undergo "Cryptocoryne melt" if subjected to sudden changes in chemical-physical conditions (such as a total change of light or abrupt transplanting). Once planted, it is recommended to let it root undisturbed.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
This species originates from: Cultivar derived from Sri Lanka.
Origin
Selective breeding and cultivarsSouth and Southeast Asia
Plant profile
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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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