Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'- Large Plant
This beautiful variety with the dark, hammered leaves is named after 'Tropica'. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums with leaves from 10-20 cm, and a rosette from 10-20 cm wide. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water
Plant info
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Type: |
Rosulate |
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Origin: |
Asia |
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Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. |
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Growth rate: |
Medium |
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Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
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Height: |
10 - 20+ |
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Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. |
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Light demand: |
Low |
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The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
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CO2 : |
Low |
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A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. |
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