Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green' presents beautiful, green leaves. Depending on your aquarium setup wendtii ‘Green' can reach a height of 10-30 cm with rosets ranging from 8-15 cm wide. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water.
Plant info Type: Rosulate Origin: Asia Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. Growth rate: Medium Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. Height: 10 - 30+ Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. Light demand: Low The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. CO2 : Low A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.
From plant to planted world
See this plant in an aquascape.
Discover real display tanks that use this plant, then explore the planting palette behind each one.
A central triangular rock peak rises above a green jungle in this 100-litre display by Adam Newick and Interpet Aquatics. Smaller grey rocks surround it, with Anubias along the base and Helanthium planted between the stones.