Cryptocoryne Nurii Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Cryptocoryne Nurii is a rare and highly sought-after aquatic plant, admired for its unique, textured leaves that display a stunning mix of deep green, bronze, and reddish hues. The plant’s foliage often has subtle pinkish veins or speckling, which makes it a standout feature in any aquascape. Its compact growth habit and visually striking coloration make it ideal for mid-ground placement, where it can add elegance and contrast to planted tanks of all sizes.

Unlike many other Cryptocoryne species, Nurii has a more artistic and irregular leaf shape, with gently rippled edges that enhance its natural, organic appearance. This plant thrives in low to moderate light conditions and does not require CO2 injection, though CO2 and nutrient-rich substrates will enhance its color and overall health.

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

Cryptocoryne Nurii is slow-growing and requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for low-tech aquariums. Once established, it forms dense clusters through natural runners, providing an eye-catching focal point while blending beautifully with other plants. Its hardy, robust leaves are also resistant to grazing fish, making it ideal for community tanks.

With its exquisite coloration and natural resilience, Cryptocoryne Nurii is a true gem for aquascapers who want to introduce a rare, unique plant that delivers both texture and color to their layouts.

Key Features

• Rare and Unique Appearance – Beautiful, textured leaves with shades of green, bronze, and reddish hues, often featuring subtle pink veins.
• Densely Packed Cups – Pest, snail, algae, and disease-free tissue culture for exceptional value.
• Low Maintenance – Thrives in low to moderate light without CO2 injection.
• Slow Growing – Develops into dense clusters via natural runners, requiring minimal trimming.
• Resilient and Hardy – Tough leaves resist grazing from herbivorous fish.
• Versatile Placement – Perfect for mid-ground placement or as a feature plant in aquascapes.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate light; enhances color with stable, sufficient lighting.
• CO2: Not required but can improve growth and intensify coloration.
• Nutrients: Benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs for optimal health and vibrancy.
• Placement: Mid-ground; space plants to allow natural spreading through runners.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing; requires minimal trimming.
• Compatibility: Safe for shrimp tanks, community aquariums, and aquascapes with grazing fish.