Cryptocoryne beckettii

Cryptocoryne beckettii

Cryptocoryne beckettii is a rosette plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1.6–11.8" (4–30 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.6–11.8" (4–30 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
1–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne beckettii

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