Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis
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Common Names: Spiral Water Trumpet, Retrospiral Crypt
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne retrospiralis
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is a distinctive aquatic plant known for its long, slender, and slightly twisted leaves, adding a unique aesthetic to aquariums. Native to India, it thrives in various freshwater environments, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, ripariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Low to Moderate Light
- CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
- Placement: Midground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Slow to Moderate-Growing, Rosette
- Water Parameters: Slightly Acidic to Neutral Water, pH 6.5–7.5
- Special Features: Spiral Leaves, Unique Texture
- Country of Origin: India
Essentials
- Light: Low to moderate; adaptable to different lighting conditions, but moderate light encourages optimal growth.
- Water: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged and adapts to emersed setups.
- Temperature: 71–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Grows well in nutrient-rich substrates; a fine-gravel or sandy substrate is ideal for its root system.
- Placement: Ideal for the midground to background in aquascapes, providing height and texture with its spiral leaves.
Features
- Size: Typically grows up to 12–20 inches (30–50 cm) tall, depending on conditions.
- Rate: Slow to moderate growth; minimal maintenance required.
- Foliage: Long, narrow, slightly twisted leaves that are bright green to yellow-green, adding a dynamic appearance to the aquarium.
- Flowering: Produces small, inconspicuous spathes when grown emersed, particularly in ripariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from regular fertilization; root tabs are effective due to its heavy root-feeding nature. CO₂ supplementation is optional but can enhance growth.
- Pruning/Propagation: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or decaying leaves to maintain appearance. Propagates through runners that develop new plantlets; these can be left to form a dense cluster or separated and replanted.
- Special Tips: Avoid sudden changes in water parameters to prevent "crypt melt," a condition where leaves deteriorate. Once acclimated, it is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of conditions.
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