Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Check Cryptocoryne WendtiiCryptocoryne Wendtii is a versatile and attractive plant available in green, brown, and reddish-bronze varieties. It adapts well to a wide range of conditions, from low to high light, and does not require CO2 supplementation. New specimens may experience "crypt melt" when first planted, but the roots will usually survive and produce healthy new growth within a few weeks.
Lighting
Low to moderate
CO2
Not required
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Placement
Foreground to midground
Difficulty
beginner
Recommended Products
Everything you need to grow Cryptocoryne Wendtii in your planted tank.
Accessories
API Root Tabs
Essential root fertilizer tablets for heavy root feeders like Cryptocoryne Wendtii. Push one tablet into the substrate near the root zone every 4-6 weeks to provide a slow release of iron, potassium, and carbon directly where Crypts need it most.
Seachem Flourish Liquid Fertilizer
Comprehensive liquid micronutrient supplement providing trace elements that Cryptocoryne Wendtii absorbs through its leaves and roots. A small weekly dose prevents yellowing and supports the beautiful bronze and reddish-brown leaf coloration of this adaptable Crypt.
Substrate & Soil
Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum
The ideal substrate for Cryptocoryne Wendtii. Volcanic soil provides the slightly acidic, mineral-rich growing medium that Crypts naturally inhabit in Sri Lankan rivers. The soft grain allows roots to spread easily for the robust root system Crypts develop.