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Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red' - 5cm Net Pot
Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red' - 5cm Net Pot
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Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red' - 5cm Net Pot
Product Details
Contents: One 5cm net pot of Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red'
Dimensions: 5cm diameter net pot
General Description
- Common Name(s): Red Cryptocoryne, Red Undulated Crypt
- Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red'
- Visual Description: This variety boasts elongated, wavy leaves that range from deep green to bronze, with a prominent reddish underside. The leaves can develop more vivid red hues under optimal lighting conditions, adding a striking contrast to the green hues commonly found in aquariums.
Growing Conditions
- Light Requirements: Low to medium; this plant thrives under moderate lighting but can adapt to lower light conditions, where it might show less intense red coloring.
- Water Requirements: Freshwater, prefers stable water conditions with minimal fluctuations in pH and hardness.
- Temperature Range: 22°C to 28°C
- Humidity Preferences: Fully submerged conditions, can tolerate slightly emersed setups if humidity is high.
Planting & Care
- Substrate Preferences: Does best in a nutrient-rich substrate, which supports root development and overall plant health.
- Fertilization Needs: Low to moderate; benefits from root tabs or liquid fertilizers tailored to crypt plants, especially those with iron for enhancing leaf color.
- Propagation Methods: Propagates through runners or by dividing the root system during replanting.
- Pruning/Tidying Up: Generally low maintenance in terms of pruning, but removing old or decaying leaves will help maintain plant health and aesthetic appeal.
Placement
- Aquarium Placement: Ideal as a mid-ground plant, its vibrant leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for smaller, foreground plants.
- Attachment: Not applicable
- Spacing Requirements: Space plants about 5-10 cm apart to allow for growth and spread.
Compatibility
- Aquarium Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of fish and invertebrate species, particularly those that do not disturb the substrate significantly.
- Pest/Disease Resistance: Resilient to common aquatic diseases, but susceptible to crypt melt if water conditions change drastically.
Special Requirements or Tips
- Special Care Instructions: Stable water parameters are crucial to prevent crypt melt — sudden changes in water conditions can cause the plant to lose its leaves, although it typically regrows them.
- Seasonal Care: Minimal; as long as water conditions are stable, the plant requires little seasonal adjustment.
Ecological Impact
- Invasiveness: Non-invasive when confined to aquarium settings.
- Benefit to Wildlife: Provides excellent shelter and foraging ground for fry and small invertebrates.
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