Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf colour and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.

Plant info
Type:    Rosulate    
Origin:    Asia    

Growth rate:    Medium    

Height:    10 - 15+    
cm (typical height after two months).
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• Green River (70 L)

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