Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Cryptocoryne Flamingo, commonly known as Cryptocoryne ‘Pink Flamingo’, is a rare and highly sought-after aquatic plant, celebrated for its stunning pink to vibrant light reddish leaves. This unique coloration makes it a standout feature in any aquascape, adding a pop of soft, delicate color that beautifully contrasts with traditional green plants. Its compact, slow-growing habit makes it ideal for foreground to mid-ground placement, where it forms a lush cluster of graceful, wavy leaves.

To maintain the pink coloration, Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo requires moderate to high light levels and benefits significantly from CO2 injection and a nutrient-rich substrate. Under lower lighting, the plant may revert to greener tones, but with optimal conditions, its striking pink hues shine through beautifully, enhancing the visual appeal of your aquarium.

At Aquascaping Essentials, our tissue culture plants are densely packed and sealed for freshness, ensuring you receive an abundance of healthy plants that are pest, algae, snail, and disease-free. This not only provides exceptional value for money but also gives aquarists a clean and healthy foundation for their aquascape.

Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo is perfect for aquarists looking to add unique color and texture to their layout. While it grows slowly, its wavy, delicate leaves and rare coloration make it worth the patience. It is particularly effective as an accent plant in minimalist, Iwagumi, or jungle-style aquascapes. This plant is also compatible with shrimp tanks and fish-friendly environments, as its robust leaves are resistant to gentle grazing.

With its soft pink hues, compact size, and ability to elevate aquascapes, Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo is the ultimate choice for hobbyists seeking a rare, eye-catching focal point for their aquariums.

Key Features

• Stunning Pink Leaves – Unique pink to reddish coloration stands out in any aquascape.
• Densely Packed Cups – Pest, snail, algae, and disease-free tissue culture ensures exceptional value and a clean start.
• Moderate Maintenance – Requires moderate to high light and nutrient supplementation to maintain pink hues.
• Slow-Growing Compact Form – Perfect for foreground to mid-ground placement, forming lush clusters over time.
• Resilient and Fish-Friendly – Robust leaves withstand grazing from shrimp and herbivorous fish.
• Aquascaping Accent – An ideal focal point in minimalist, jungle, or biotope aquariums.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: Moderate to high light; sufficient lighting is key for maintaining pink coloration.
• CO2: Strongly recommended to enhance color vibrancy and overall health.
• Nutrients: Requires nutrient-rich substrate and root tab supplementation for optimal growth.
• Placement: Foreground to mid-ground; space plants to allow for slow spreading.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing; minimal trimming required.
• Compatibility: Safe for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community tanks.