Red Cryptocoryne Wendtii Aquarium Plant

Enhance your underwater landscape with the vibrant Red Cryptocoryne Wendtii, a stunning aquatic plant that brings rich bronze-to-red hues to any freshwater aquarium. Known for its resilience and minimal care needs, this midground beauty thrives effortlessly while adding depth and color to your tank’s design.

Key Features

• Displays striking bronze and red foliage that deepens in color over time
• Thrives in low-light environments, perfect for beginners
• Maintains a manageable height of around 8 inches for ideal midground placement

Specifications

Ideal For

• Beginner aquascapers looking for low-maintenance red aquarium plants
• Creating natural-looking midground accents in community tanks
• Tanks with limited lighting that still want vibrant color contrast

Planting Guide

Gently remove the plant from its nursery pot and carefully separate the roots from the rock wool substrate. Plant deeply into your aquarium substrate using tweezers, ensuring the crown remains slightly above the ground. For stability, consider using plant weights if needed.

Care Tips

Don’t be alarmed if some leaves melt initially – this hardy plant will bounce back with fresh growth adapted to your water conditions. Maintain nutrient-rich substrate with periodic root tab fertilization to prevent yellowing and promote lush foliage.

Propagation

This crypt spreads naturally through runners that develop plantlets. Simply separate these new growths once they establish roots and replant them to expand your underwater garden.

Note: As a living organism, individual plant size and coloration may vary slightly from images shown.