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Add a touch of vibrant green with a unique, slightly textured leaf to your planted aquarium with Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko'. This captivating cultivar of the popular Cryptocoryne wendtii showcases lush, bright green leaves that often exhibit a slightly wavy or crinkled texture, reminiscent of a gecko's skin. Its hardiness and adaptability make it a fantastic choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Light Green Coloration: Adds a fresh and lively green hue to the aquascape.
- Unique Leaf Texture: Often displays a slightly wavy or crinkled surface, providing visual interest.
- Hardy and Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of water parameters and light conditions.
- Versatile Placement: Suitable for foreground in larger tanks or midground in smaller setups.
- Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care.
Planting and Care:
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko' is best planted directly into a nutrient-rich substrate. Providing adequate nutrients will support healthy growth and vibrant coloration. Like other Cryptocorynes, it may experience "Crypt melt" (sudden leaf die-off) when introduced to new tank conditions, but it typically recovers and sends out new growth. Avoiding drastic changes in water parameters will help minimize the risk of melt. It propagates via runners, gradually forming a colony over time.
Bring a touch of unique texture and vibrant green to your planted aquarium with the hardy and attractive Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko'.
Cryptocoryne Wendtii Gecko - GroWow Tissue Culture Cup
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Region/Origin: Cultivated variety, originating from the broader distribution of Cryptocoryne wendtii in Sri Lanka.
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium
Height at Maturity: Typically reaches 5-15 cm (2-6 inches) in height, making it ideal for foreground or midground placement.
Light Demand: Low to Medium. While it thrives in low light conditions, moderate lighting can enhance its vibrant green coloration. Avoid intense direct light, which can sometimes lead to algae issues on its leaves.
CO2 Requirements: Low. Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Gecko' is well-suited for low-tech setups and can grow beautifully without supplemental CO2. However, the addition of CO2 can promote slightly faster and more robust growth.