Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Cryptocoryne Beckettii ‘Petchii’ is a beautiful and compact variety of Cryptocoryne, known for its narrow, wavy-edged leaves that display striking green, bronze, and reddish tones. Its subtle variation in color and texture makes it an excellent choice for adding contrast and depth to the mid-ground or foreground of aquascapes. The wavy leaf edges and rich coloration bring a natural, flowing look to aquariums, complementing both jungle-style and minimalist layouts.

Cryptocoryne Beckettii ‘Petchii’ is low-maintenance and highly adaptable, thriving under low to moderate light conditions without the need for CO2 injection. However, providing nutrient-rich substrate and root tab fertilizers will enhance its growth and intensify its beautiful reddish-brown hues. This plant grows slowly and spreads gradually through runners, forming dense, bushy clusters over time.

At Aquascaping Essentials, our tissue culture plants are densely packed, ensuring you receive an abundance of healthy plants that are completely pest, algae, snail, and disease-free. This guarantees exceptional value for money and a clean, healthy start to your aquascape.

Cryptocoryne Beckettii ‘Petchii’ is perfect for low-tech aquariums, as it can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. It requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for beginners. Its hardy, robust leaves are also resistant to herbivorous fish, ensuring longevity in community tanks. Whether you’re creating a small nano tank or a large planted aquascape, this plant’s compact size and rich colors make it a versatile and visually appealing addition.

Key Features

• Wavy, Narrow Leaves – Striking foliage with a mix of green, bronze, and reddish tones.
• Densely Packed Cups – Pest, snail, algae, and disease-free tissue culture plants for exceptional value.
• Low Maintenance – Thrives in low to moderate light without CO2 injection.
• Slow-Growing – Forms dense clusters through runners, requiring minimal trimming.
• Versatile Placement – Ideal for mid-ground or foreground placement.
• Resilient – Robust leaves are resistant to grazing by herbivorous fish.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate light; stable lighting encourages better color development.
• CO2: Not required but enhances growth and intensifies leaf color.
• Nutrients: Requires nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs for optimal health.
• Placement: Foreground to mid-ground; allow space for natural spreading via runners.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing; minimal maintenance required.
• Compatibility: Perfect for community aquariums, shrimp tanks, and planted aquascapes.