Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne palawanensis

Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Cryptocoryne palawanensis grows as a rosette plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: easy care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6–8, KH 8–20 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
8–20 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green, brown

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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FAQ

Where should Cryptocoryne palawanensis be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Cryptocoryne palawanensis need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cryptocoryne palawanensis?

Temperature: 22–26 °C.