Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne beckettii

Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Cryptocoryne beckettii is a rosette plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes easy care and low light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 1–18 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height4–3 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
1–18 °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

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FAQ

Where should Cryptocoryne beckettii be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Cryptocoryne beckettii need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cryptocoryne beckettii?

Temperature: 22–26 °C.

How tall does Cryptocoryne beckettii grow?

Height: 4–3 cm.