Cryptocoryne undulata

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Entity overview

Cryptocoryne undulata is mapped for discovery as medium-growth rosette plant with foreground/midground placement.

Botanical grouping for this profile includes genus Cryptocoryne, family Araceae, order Alismatales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Water parameter context

Water parameters for this profile include temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 1–18 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

The nutrient summary 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 data interpretation

For tank planning, care values include easy difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The profile marks emersed growth as possible.

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Growth and use data

The plant profile includes propagation by cutting off daughter plants.

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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
5–8
Carbonate hardness
1–18 °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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