Undulated cryptocoryne

Cryptocoryne undulata

Familie : Araceae

PflanzeSüßwassercryptocoryne

Cryptocoryne undulata is a medium-sized plant with wavy leaves, very popular in aquariums.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Biome
Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Beschreibung

This cryptocoryne has lanceolate leaves with wavy margins, colored olive green to brown. It forms a compact rosette and reaches 20-30 cm. Its growth is slow to moderate. It adapts to different light levels but prefers moderate light. It can produce underwater flowers. It is a versatile plant for midground or foreground. It propagates via stolons.

Lebensraum

Region :

Rivers and swamps

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2228 °C
pH67.5
GH310 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 20 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Photosynthetisch
Min. Aquarium
40 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
25 cm
Lebenserwartung
3 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Cryptocoryne undulata is easy to maintain. Moderate light is sufficient. CO2 optional. Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-10. A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended. It tolerates variable conditions but may melt if sudden changes. Regular trimming to control height. Compatible with most fish. Avoid fish that dig up roots.

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