Cryptocoryne wenditti broad leaf | Pot Live Plant (Offer)

Cryptocoryne wendtii (broad leaf) is a popular aquarium plant, valued for its hardiness, unique textured leaves, and ease of care. It’s ideal for creating a lush foreground or midground, providing texture and variety in aquascaping.

Features

Appearance: Cryptocoryne wendtii has broad, slightly ruffled leaves that range in color from green to brown or reddish-brown, depending on lighting and nutrient conditions. The leaves grow in a rosette form, giving it a bushy, compact look.

Size: Generally grows to about 4-8 inches in height, making it suitable for midground or foreground placement in aquariums.

Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate; it adapts well and establishes quickly but doesn’t overtake the tank.

Water Conditions: Thrives in temperatures between 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) and in a wide pH range of 6.0 - 7.5.

Lighting: Low to moderate lighting; it’s quite versatile and can adapt to low light, although higher light can bring out deeper colors in the leaves.

Care Tips

Substrate: As a root-feeding plant, it benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs for optimal growth.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required; just remove dead or decaying leaves to maintain health.

Adaptation: When first introduced, Cryptocoryne plants may experience “Crypt melt,” where leaves deteriorate due to sudden environmental changes. This is normal, and new growth will typically replace melted leaves.