Aquarium plant
Cryptocoryne lingua
Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant
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Plant overview
For foreground and midground planting, Cryptocoryne lingua grows as a rosette plant. Its profile combines difficult care, low light, recommended CO₂.
Cryptocoryne lingua suits water with temperature 18–30 °C, pH 5.5–7.5, KH 2–12 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height8–15 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 18–30 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 1–4 mg/L
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
- Very slow
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Cryptocoryne
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FAQ
Where should Cryptocoryne lingua be planted?
Use it for foreground and midground planting.
What light does Cryptocoryne lingua need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Cryptocoryne lingua?
Temperature: 18–30 °C.
How tall does Cryptocoryne lingua grow?
Height: 8–15 cm.