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Large motherplant, grown in a 9 cm square pot.
This beautiful variety with the dark, hammered leaves is named after 'Tropica'. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums with leaves from 10-20 cm, and a rosette from 10-20 cm wide. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water.
Natural History
Cryptocoryne wendtii is a species of herb which is a popular aquarium plant which is native to Sri Lanka. It was described by Dutch botanist Hendrik de Wit in honour of aquarium hobbyist and writer Albert Wendt.
Pro Tips
When grown in an open space with sufficient light the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. In other conditions, the leaves will grow more upright.
Type: Rosulate
Origin: Asia
Growth Rate: Medium
Light Demand: Low
CO2: Low
