Cryptocoryne Undulata
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Common Names: Undulate Crypt, Wavy Crypt
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne undulata
Cryptocoryne undulata is a versatile aquatic plant known for its wavy, ruffled leaves that can vary in color from green to reddish-brown. Native to Sri Lanka and Thailand, 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
- Growth Characteristics: Slow to Moderate-Growing, Rosette
- Water Parameters: Slightly Acidic to Neutral Water, pH 6.5–7.5
- Special Features: Wavy Leaves, Color Variability
- Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, Thailand
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: 72–82°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 in aquascapes, providing texture and color contrast with its wavy leaves.
Features
- Size: Typically grows up to 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall, depending on conditions.
- Rate: Slow to moderate growth; minimal maintenance required.
- Foliage: Wavy, ruffled leaves that can range from green to reddish-brown, 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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