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Root-dwelling plant from Southeast Asia. Many varieties with subtle beauty. May melt with environmental changes but recovers.
Cryptocoryne is a diverse genus of aquatic plants in the family Araceae, naturally distributed across tropical India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. The English common name 'water trumpet' derives from the distinctive trumpet-shaped spathe of their inflorescences. The genus offers extraordinary diversity in leaf shape and color — green, brown, red, and variegated forms abound — giving aquarists a wide palette for midground planting. Their broad shade tolerance and ability to thrive without CO2 supplementation make them suitable for virtually any planted tank setup. New introductions may experience 'Cryptocoryne rot,' a transient melting of leaves during acclimatization; plants reliably regenerate from intact roots. Once established in nutrient-rich aquasoil, they are extremely durable and long-lived.
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Origen
Tropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea
Tamaño
5-30cm (varies by variety)
Temperatura
22〜28℃
Low to medium light sufficient
Not required
Nutrient-rich soil recommended
Slow but steady spread
Crypt melt is normal — recovers if roots are alive
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Cryptocoryne es 22〜28℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Cryptocoryne típicamente alcanza 5-30cm (varies by variety) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
El precio de Cryptocoryne varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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