Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red is a stunning and hardy aquatic plant, renowned for its ability to produce rich reddish-brown leaves that add warmth and contrast to any aquascape. The intensity of its red coloration is highly dependent on the conditions it is grown in. In a low-tech setup with lower lighting and no CO2 injection, the plant typically develops brown to bronze tones. Under moderate to high light with a nutrient-rich substrate and CO2 supplementation, the reddish hues become more pronounced, creating a striking visual impact.

Its wavy, textured leaves grow in a compact, bushy form, making Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red ideal for foreground to mid-ground placement. This slow-growing plant spreads gradually through runners, forming dense clusters that require minimal maintenance.

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

Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red is highly adaptable and well-suited for low-tech and high-tech aquariums. Its thick, robust leaves are resistant to grazing from herbivorous fish, making it perfect for community tanks and shrimp setups. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquascaper, this plant’s natural beauty and resilience will shine in any aquarium.

If you are looking to introduce subtle brown tones in a low-tech setup or vibrant reds in a high-tech setup, Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red is the perfect plant to bring versatility and depth to your aquascape.

Key Features

• Variable Coloration – Produces brown to reddish hues depending on conditions; low-tech setups result in brown tones, while high-tech setups enhance red coloration.
• Densely Packed Cups – Pest, algae, snail, and disease-free tissue culture ensures exceptional value and a clean start.
• Low Maintenance – Thrives in low to moderate light with minimal care requirements.
• Slow-Growing – Forms dense, bushy clusters naturally through runners.
• Hardy and Resilient – Thick leaves resist grazing by herbivorous fish and shrimp.
• Versatile Placement – Perfect for mid-ground or foreground placement in aquascapes.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate light; higher lighting enhances red coloration, while low light results in brown tones.
• CO2: Not required but enhances red hues, growth rate, and overall plant health.
• Nutrients: Use nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs for optimal growth and color vibrancy.
• 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 to moderate; requires little trimming and upkeep.
• Compatibility: Safe for shrimp tanks, community aquariums, and planted tanks with grazing fish.