Aquarium plant
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis
Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant
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Plant overview
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is a rosette plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes easy care and low light and recommended CO₂.
Water parameters include temperature 20–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–20 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height1–24 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–20 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–4 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
- Slow
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Cryptocoryne
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FAQ
Where should Cryptocoryne retrospiralis be planted?
Use it for foreground and midground planting.
What light does Cryptocoryne retrospiralis need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Cryptocoryne retrospiralis?
Temperature: 20–26 °C.
How tall does Cryptocoryne retrospiralis grow?
Height: 1–24 cm.