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Cryptocoryne amicorum

Rare Crypt with attractive wavy-edged leaves

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£7.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Description

Cryptocoryne amicorum is a rare and attractive Cryptocoryne producing medium-sized leaves with a pleasantly wavy edge that gives the plant more visual interest than flat-leaved Crypt species. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height and is suited to midground positioning. Less commonly available than mainstream Crypts like wendtii, it's a worthwhile addition for collectors building a diverse Crypt selection.

Care is the same as most Crypts: plant in substrate, low light, no CO2 required. Root tabs encourage faster establishment. Temporary leaf melt can follow a change in conditions — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will emerge.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Spreads slowly via runners over time.

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur

Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving in "excellent condition" with healthy growth. Most noted it thrives as a foreground plant, though some experienced "crypt melt" initially before recovery. Shoppers appreciated fast delivery and quality packaging. One customer mentioned buying multiple plants works best for larger tanks.

  • Super fast delivery all plants where 100% definitely will be using again
  • plants arrive in great condition, and are putting on new growth
  • Lovely plant, plants bought are always examples which are in the best of health
  • 5 stars: 11 (85%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (15%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
S
Stephen

Super fast delivery all plants where 100% definitely will be using aqua essentials again

G
Greig C. (Glenrothes, GB)
Great plant

Nice plant growing nicely

p
paul v.
Review

plants arrive in great condition, and are putting on new growth

M
Michael P.
Review

Excellent looking plant good condition and arrived well packed an insulated .
Michael.

C
Catalin R.B.
Review

Nice addition to my fish tank, keep in mind to buy 2-5 for a bigger tank. I only got one and she's kinda lonely but planning to get some more soon as my tank is cycled, still battling at this moment :)

P
Paul V.
Review

as usual the plants arrived in great condition and after planting did not suffer from crypt melt and are looking good

R
Roger A.
Review

I was setting up a new nano tank, and bought crytocoryne amicorum together with a few other (small) plants. Being a complete novice to the whole \'planted aquarium\' hobby, I didn\'t really know what to expect, but was pleased when these beautiful little plants arrived through my door in excellent condition. Wasting no time at all, I set up my little tank.

I was dismayed when the next day, the plant wasn\'t looking quite so healthy. 48h after planting it was looking positively terminal, together with the other cryptocoryne that I\'d bought.

Oh no!

I emailed Aqua Essentials for advice, but got no response, so did my own research and discovered that \'crypt melt\' isn\'t uncommon when moving these plants. In fact, it\'s very common. So, I embraced patience and sat back in the hope that they would recover.

Well, it took a long time, but the plants did recover. The first sign was about a week after planting, when I saw a tiny new leaf protruding from the melted mess. A few days later, I saw another. It\'s now three weeks later, and both of my crypts have lots of new leaves and seem to be growing nicely.

Phew!

So, it would have been nice if I\'d known this before purchasing (perhaps some info with the plant description) but at least there\'s a happy ending.

R
Ron H.
Review

Lovely plant, plants bought from Aquaessentials are always (in my experience) examples which are in the best of health. I have yet to see a poor plant from this company.

L
Lesley H.
Review

Lovely plant. It looks great at the front of my newly planted tank.

When I got it out of the pot I managed to split it into two good sized plants too.

R
Roger H.
Review

These had been in the post a week due to the vageries of Royal Mail, but still arrived in perfect condition. Good Dutch plants somewhere betwween Crypt parva and lucens, I guess. They don't melt as rule and make a great foreground plant if you're patient.

C
Customer
Review

great condition lovely plant thanks

T
Thomas R.
Review

Plant arrived looking really good as all plants do from AE

R
Roger H.
Review

A reasonable pot-full considering the diminutive and slow growing nature of this species. I was able to divide the two pots purchased to make a small area of foreground planting in my new Crypt tank.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What is 'crypt melt'?

When moved to a new environment, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal — leave the rhizome in place and new leaves will regrow within a few weeks.

Is amicorum hard to find?

Yes — it's less commonly stocked than mainstream Crypts. A good addition if you're building a diverse Cryptocoryne collection.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs are more beneficial.

How do I plant it?

Plant the roots in the substrate without burying the crown.

What size does it reach?

Typically 15–25cm in height — good for midground positioning in most aquariums.

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Cryptocoryne amicorum

Rare Crypt with attractive wavy-edged leaves

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Easy care Low light CO2 not required Midground plant
Regular price
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Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne amicorum Aquafleur

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About this plant

Cryptocoryne amicorum is a rare and attractive Cryptocoryne producing medium-sized leaves with a pleasantly wavy edge that gives the plant more visual interest than flat-leaved Crypt species. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height and is suited to midground positioning. Less commonly available than mainstream Crypts like wendtii, it's a worthwhile addition for collectors building a diverse Crypt selection.

Care is the same as most Crypts: plant in substrate, low light, no CO2 required. Root tabs encourage faster establishment. Temporary leaf melt can follow a change in conditions — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will emerge.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Spreads slowly via runners over time.

Preparing a potted plant

Gently remove the pot and growing wool, then follow the planting advice for this species.

Potted plant care guide
Delivery & live plant guarantee

Orders placed before 4pm Monday–Friday normally dispatch the same working day. Special-order items leave once all items are available.

Delivery options and charges · Returns and guarantees · Help with plants that arrived damaged

Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving in "excellent condition" with healthy growth. Most noted it thrives as a foreground plant, though some experienced "crypt melt" initially before recovery. Shoppers appreciated fast delivery and quality packaging. One customer mentioned buying multiple plants works best for larger tanks.

  • Super fast delivery all plants where 100% definitely will be using again
  • plants arrive in great condition, and are putting on new growth
  • Lovely plant, plants bought are always examples which are in the best of health
  • 5 stars: 11 (85%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (15%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
S
Stephen

Super fast delivery all plants where 100% definitely will be using aqua essentials again

G
Greig C. (Glenrothes, GB)
Great plant

Nice plant growing nicely

p
paul v.
Review

plants arrive in great condition, and are putting on new growth

M
Michael P.
Review

Excellent looking plant good condition and arrived well packed an insulated .
Michael.

C
Catalin R.B.
Review

Nice addition to my fish tank, keep in mind to buy 2-5 for a bigger tank. I only got one and she's kinda lonely but planning to get some more soon as my tank is cycled, still battling at this moment :)

P
Paul V.
Review

as usual the plants arrived in great condition and after planting did not suffer from crypt melt and are looking good

R
Roger A.
Review

I was setting up a new nano tank, and bought crytocoryne amicorum together with a few other (small) plants. Being a complete novice to the whole \'planted aquarium\' hobby, I didn\'t really know what to expect, but was pleased when these beautiful little plants arrived through my door in excellent condition. Wasting no time at all, I set up my little tank.

I was dismayed when the next day, the plant wasn\'t looking quite so healthy. 48h after planting it was looking positively terminal, together with the other cryptocoryne that I\'d bought.

Oh no!

I emailed Aqua Essentials for advice, but got no response, so did my own research and discovered that \'crypt melt\' isn\'t uncommon when moving these plants. In fact, it\'s very common. So, I embraced patience and sat back in the hope that they would recover.

Well, it took a long time, but the plants did recover. The first sign was about a week after planting, when I saw a tiny new leaf protruding from the melted mess. A few days later, I saw another. It\'s now three weeks later, and both of my crypts have lots of new leaves and seem to be growing nicely.

Phew!

So, it would have been nice if I\'d known this before purchasing (perhaps some info with the plant description) but at least there\'s a happy ending.

R
Ron H.
Review

Lovely plant, plants bought from Aquaessentials are always (in my experience) examples which are in the best of health. I have yet to see a poor plant from this company.

L
Lesley H.
Review

Lovely plant. It looks great at the front of my newly planted tank.

When I got it out of the pot I managed to split it into two good sized plants too.

R
Roger H.
Review

These had been in the post a week due to the vageries of Royal Mail, but still arrived in perfect condition. Good Dutch plants somewhere betwween Crypt parva and lucens, I guess. They don't melt as rule and make a great foreground plant if you're patient.

C
Customer
Review

great condition lovely plant thanks

T
Thomas R.
Review

Plant arrived looking really good as all plants do from AE

R
Roger H.
Review

A reasonable pot-full considering the diminutive and slow growing nature of this species. I was able to divide the two pots purchased to make a small area of foreground planting in my new Crypt tank.

Product FAQs

What is 'crypt melt'?

When moved to a new environment, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal — leave the rhizome in place and new leaves will regrow within a few weeks.

Is amicorum hard to find?

Yes — it's less commonly stocked than mainstream Crypts. A good addition if you're building a diverse Cryptocoryne collection.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs are more beneficial.

How do I plant it?

Plant the roots in the substrate without burying the crown.

What size does it reach?

Typically 15–25cm in height — good for midground positioning in most aquariums.