Aquarium plant
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'
Midground, BackgroundRosette plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' grows as a rosette plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' suits water with temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–12 °dKH, CO₂ 5–3 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height2–5 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–3 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Runners
- Color
- red, green
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Cryptocoryne
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FAQ
Where should Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'?
Temperature: 20–28 °C.
How tall does Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' grow?
Height: 2–5 cm.