Description

🌿 Crypt Wendtii Tropica

– Scientific Name: Crypt Wendtii var. ‘Tropica’

📊 Plant Profile

– Difficulty Level: Easy

– Light Requirement: Low to Medium

– CO2 Requirement: No, but will grow faster and larger leaves with it

– Growth Rate: Slow to Medium

🌡️ Water Parameters

– Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)

– pH Range: 6.0-7.5

– Water Hardness: Soft to Medium

📈 Growth Characteristics

– Size: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)

– Placement: Foreground/Midground

📝 Detailed Description

Crypt Wendtii Tropica is a hardy plant with wavy green leaves. It adapts well to various conditions and adds a lush, natural look to any tank.

🌱 Care Instructions

– Lighting: Low to Medium, 6-10 hours per day

– Fertilization: Weekly comprehensive fertilizers, root tabs monthly

– Maintenance: Occasional pruning to removed yellowed leaves and promote growth

🐠 Compatibility

– Ideal Tankmates: Betta, shrimp, small tetras

– Habitat Enhancement:  Provides cover and reduces stress for smaller animals

🌟 Benefits & Highlights

– Visual Appeal: Adds texture and depth

– Environmental Impact: Helps with nutrient absorption

– Growth Habit: Slow and steady

💡 Fun Fact

Crypt Wendtii Tropica may undergo “crypt melt” when first introduced but will recover and thrive.