
Description
Overview: This is the green version of the popular C. wendtii. It is an extremely versatile plant that can adapt to almost any lighting level. In low light, it grows taller and more upright; in high light, it stays more compact and spreads horizontally. It is a "root feeder" and thrives in an enriched substrate. Its lush, green foliage is perfect for creating soft transitions in the midground.
Maintenance Score
Visual Impact
Requirements
Care & Design
Trimming
Biweekly: Trim tops and replant healthy stems as needed.
Propagation
Cuttings, runners, or division depending on species.
Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green may show different leaf size and texture between emersed and submersed growth.
Common Issues
- • Melt during transition
- • Algae on older leaves
Water Parameters
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Hardness (GH)
2–12 dGH
Physical Traits
Leaf Shape
oval
Texture
medium
Growth Pattern
stem
Color Profile
Placement & Sensitivity
Placement Depth
any
Grouping Size
4+
Algae Sensitivity
moderate
Nutrient Sensitivity
moderate
Density
moderate
Leaf Descriptions
Emersed Form
Emersed leaves of Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green are adapted to air growth and typically differ in thickness/shape.
Submersed Form
Submersed leaves of Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green are optimized for underwater flow and nutrient uptake.
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