Cryptocoryne species

Cryptocoryne, they are commonly referred to as crypts. The English name “water trumpet” refers to their inflorescence, a spadix enclosed by a spathe (typical for the whole family), which resembles a trumpet. The genus Cryptocoryne comprises more than sixty species. They can be found in tropical countries. They can be found in slow or fast flowing streams and in small water bodies formed near the streams in wet seasons.

Cryptocoryne cordata  Description pH range: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature range: 24-26 C Water hardness: soft-hard Propagation: From runners Packing Type : Loose , Bundle , Pot Cryptocoryne affinis Description pH range: 6.5 – 7 Temperature range: 20-28 C Water hardness: soft-hard Propagation: In diffused light from root runners. Habitat: Malaysia. Packing Type : Loose , Bundle , Pot Cryptocoryne balansae Cryptocoryne becketii Cryptocoryne blassii Cryptocoryne lucens Cryptocoryne petchii Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia Cryptocoryne tonkinensis Cryptocoryne walkeri Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Broad leaf’ Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘ Brown’ Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘ Green’