Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green’

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green’ forms a fresh-green rosette that suits smaller aquariums and grouped planting. Its described height is 10–15 cm, with a spread of about 8–15 cm across the rosette.

Shape in the layout

When grown in an open area, the leaves can spread very low and almost lie along the substrate. Give the rosette enough room to show that shape. A plant fitted tightly between larger neighbours may not produce the same open outline.

The green foliage can create a continuous group without relying on the red-brown colours of other Cryptocoryne varieties. Consider the full rosette width when deciding how much foreground space to leave.

Adaptable growing conditions

This Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne is easy to grow and tolerant of a range of aquarium conditions. Like many Cryptocorynes from Sri Lanka, it also grows well in hard water. It can tolerate the shade of larger plants, making it useful in layouts with overlapping planting zones.

Shade tolerance should be considered alongside the actual light reaching the plant. Its growth dimensions describe an established rosette, not a fixed size for every newly supplied plant.

Product options

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green’ comes in Tropica 1-2-Grow! in vitro and potted formats. The plant identity remains the same across both options. Select the format you want without assuming equal plant counts or identical starting sizes between the cup and the pot.

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