Aquarium plant
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis
Midground, BackgroundRosette plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis grows as a rosette plant. Its profile combines medium care, low light, recommended CO₂.
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis suits water with temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–9, KH 5–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height2–3 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
- pH
- 6–9
- Carbonate hardness
- 5–21 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–4 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 crispatula var. tonkinensis be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis?
Temperature: 20–26 °C.
How tall does Cryptocoryne crispatula var. tonkinensis grow?
Height: 2–3 cm.