Cryptocoryne Axelrodii
Cryptocoryne Axelrodii - Emersed is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Standard Shipping: Aquarium Plants are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination. We do not ship live plants on Friday, unless specifically requested.
- Urban Areas: 1-3 business days
- Rural Areas: 2-5 business days
- Courier Services Used: NZ Post, NZ Couriers, Post Haste
Free shipping is available for New Zealand customers with a minimum purchase of $150.00.
- Non-Rural Addresses Only: This offer applies only to non-rural addresses.
- Exclusions: Bulky items such as aquariums are excluded from the free shipping offer.
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We want you to shop with confidence knowing your plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Every plant is hand-picked, quality-checked, and packed with care to ensure it reaches you in healthy condition.
Our Promise
- All live plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy.
- If your plants arrive damaged, melted, or in poor condition, we’ll replace or refund them — no hassle.
- Just email us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the affected plants and your order number.
Please Note
- The guarantee applies only to the initial delivery.
- Once the plants have been removed from their original packaging or planted into your aquarium, the guarantee no longer applies.
- We can’t take responsibility for plants left exposed to extreme heat, cold, or direct sunlight after delivery, so please choose a delivery address where someone can receive the parcel promptly.
We genuinely want your aquascape to thrive — and we’ll always do our best to make things right if something goes wrong.
Cryptocoryne Axelrodii
Cryptocoryne axelrodii is a lesser-known but highly attractive species from the Cryptocoryne family, perfect for aquarists looking to add subtle texture and natural colour to their aquascape. Native to South America, it features slender, lance-shaped leaves that range in tone from olive green to reddish-bronze, depending on lighting and nutrient conditions.
This plant stays relatively low and compact, making it well-suited for the midground of small to medium aquariums or even as a background accent in nano tanks. Like most Crypts, it’s hardy and adaptable, thriving in both low-tech and CO₂-injected setups.
Key Features:
- Compact Growth Habit: Stays small and manageable, perfect for midground use or nano tanks
- Attractive Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with olive green to bronze-red tones
- Low Maintenance: Grows well in low-tech setups without CO₂ injection
- Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of water conditions once established
- Natural Look: Adds a soft, natural touch to aquascapes with minimal effort
Care Instructions
- Lighting: Low to medium; brighter light enhances colour but is not essential
- CO₂ & Fertilisation: CO₂ not required but will promote denser, faster growth; use root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate for best results
- Temperature: 20–28°C
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Placement: Midground
- Propagation: Through rhizome division; trim and replant healthy runners
Note: May undergo “Crypt melt” when first introduced to a new tank—this is normal. Leave the roots undisturbed and it will regrow.
Difficulty: Beginner
Lighting Demand: Low
CO₂: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
NZ Rarity: Uncommon
Colour: Green Brown
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