Cryptocoryne x Lucens Willisii

Cryptocoryne × lucens (Willisii) is a popular hybrid aquarium plant valued for its resilience, tidy growth, and ability to adapt across a wide range of conditions. With its narrow, grass-like green leaves and low-growing nature, it’s ideal for the foreground to midground of freshwater aquariums.

Unlike more demanding carpeting plants, Cryptocoryne × lucens is well-suited to both beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. It establishes well in low-tech tanks and spreads slowly through runners, forming natural-looking clusters over time.

This plant is available in both Emersed and Submerged forms:

• The emersed form is easy to establish and will gradually convert to submerged growth.
• The submerged form is ready to be planted directly and will maintain its underwater leaf form.

 Key Features

• Hybrid Resilience: A cross of hardy Cryptocoryne species, combining the best traits of both
• Low & Tidy Growth: Ideal for clean, structured layouts
• Beginner Friendly: Thrives in a wide range of conditions, even in low-tech tanks
• Spreads Naturally: Propagates slowly via runners for easy maintenance
• Versatile Placement: Great for foreground or midground use in nano to large tanks

Care Instructions

• Lighting: Low to moderate light; higher intensity results in more compact growth
• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth rate and deepens leaf color
• Nutrients: Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate; root tab supplementation recommended
• Placement: Foreground to midground; allow space for slow spreading through runners
• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; low-maintenance with minimal trimming
• Tank Compatibility: Perfect for shrimp tanks, peaceful community aquariums, and planted setups with grazing fish