Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne spiralis var. caudigera

Cryptocoryne spiralis (Retz.) Fisch. ex Wydler var. caudigera Bogner

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • Height20–35 cm (7.9–13.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
Temperature
22–30 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
20–35 cm (7.9–13.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
22–30 °C
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

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
Medium
Width
15–20 cm (5.9–7.9 in)
Propagation
division and daughter plants
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne spiralis (Retz.) Fisch. ex Wydler var. caudigera Bogner

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