Pink Crypt (Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia)
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Pink Crypt
Pink Crypt
Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia
Rosette
18.3-26.7°C (65 -80 °F)
Max Height
25 cm (9.8")
Max Width
15 cm (5.9")
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Pink Crypt
Origin[edit]
- Sumatra, Java, and other areas of south eastern Asia.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Large, ovate leaves with new leaves displaying a pink/red underside.
