Cryptocoryne palawanensis

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Entity overview

Cryptocoryne palawanensis is profiled as slow-growth rosette plant with foreground/midground placement data.

The plant is classified in the profile under genus Cryptocoryne, family Araceae, order Alismatales, and major group Angiosperms.

Additional labels stored for this plant include Cryptocoryne pygmaea.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cutting off daughter plants.

Care data interpretation

Care-related values include easy difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

Planning tool: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Water conditions in the profile cover temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6–8, KH 8–20 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

Related calculator: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Available nutrient data includes nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

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Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–26 °C
Placement
foreground and midground
Growth type
rosette
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
8–20 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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