Cryptocoryne
Cryptocoryne wendtii
A hardy rooted plant available in green, brown and red — famous for 'crypt melt' after planting.
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| Care Difficulty | Beginner |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Not required |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Medium |
| Placement | Midground |
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Description
Cryptocorynes are tough, adaptable midground plants. They often melt back after planting or parameter changes, then regrow stronger from the roots.
Care Guide
Plant in nutrient-rich substrate with root tabs and leave it undisturbed — crypts dislike being moved. If leaves melt after planting, don't remove the roots; new growth follows. Tolerates low light and no CO2.
FAQ
Why did my crypt melt?
'Crypt melt' is a normal stress response to transplanting or parameter changes. Keep the roots in place and it will regrow.
Does cryptocoryne need CO2?
No, it grows well in low-tech tanks, though more slowly than with CO2.