Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia

BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia grows as a rosette plant and fits background planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 21–27 °C, pH 6–8, KH 7–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
21–27 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
7–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia?

Temperature: 21–27 °C.