Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata

MidgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata is a rosette plant for midground planting. Recorded care includes difficult care and low light.

Water parameters include temperature 22–30 °C, pH 5.5–8.5, KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow

Water conditions

Temperature
22–30 °C
pH
5.5–8.5
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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FAQ

Where should Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata be planted?

Use it for midground planting.

What light does Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata?

Temperature: 22–30 °C.