Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia

Origin

 * Sumatra, Java, and other areas of south eastern Asia.

Environment Specifics

 * Comes from shallow, slow moving creeks or pools of water with highly variable pH and hardness.


 * Tolerant of a wide range of water parameters as long as they are stable. A nutrient rich substrate is essential to prevent holes from forming in its leaves.  Prone to growing algae on old leaves.

Identification

 * Large, ovate leaves with new leaves displaying a pink/red underside.