Cryptocoryne wendtii
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| Wendt's Crypt | |
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| Wendt's Crypt | |
| Species | Cryptocoryne wendtii |
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| Max Height | 10" (25 cm) |
| Max Width | Variable |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Required Lighting | Low/Medium 0.5+ wpg |
| Temp. | 65-75F |
| Placement | Midground/Background |
| Coloration | Green, Red, Bronze, Brown |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Grown Rate | Slow |
| Water Hardness | 10-20 dh |
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[edit] Alternative Names & Varients
Wendt's Crypt, Green Wendtii, Red Wendtii, Green Crypt, Red Crypt
[edit] Origin
Sri Lanka, South eastern Asia
[edit] 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.
[edit] Identification
Highly variable due to numerous natural mutations in chromosome number. Has highly varriable leaf color, shape, and texture depending on chromosome number, lighting, nutrient supply, and water parameters. Most popular colors are green, red, bronze, and Mi Oya.
[edit] Pictures
 Wendtii Green |
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