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Cryptocoryne flamingo

Pink-flushed Crypt — unusual colour for foreground accent

£9.99
£9.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Cryptocoryne flamingo is a striking pink-flushed Cryptocoryne cultivar producing leaves with an unusual salmon-pink to rose tint that provides a colour accent genuinely unlike any other foreground plant. The degree of pink colouration can vary with conditions — it's typically more vivid under better lighting — but it consistently adds warmth and colour contrast to layouts that otherwise rely entirely on green tones.

Care is the same as most Crypts: planted in substrate, low light, no CO2 required. It can experience temporary leaf melt when first introduced — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will appear. Root tabs support faster establishment.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Works best as a foreground to midground accent plant where the pink colour can be appreciated close up.
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.
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  • 5 stars: 3 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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  • 1 star: 1 (25%)
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Andrew V.(. (Washington, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

Perfect plants, arrived a little late but that was Royal Mail fault..

Andrew V.(. review photo Andrew V.(. review photo
R
R.P.

All good thank you

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PK (Newtownabbey, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

Lovely plant, a surprising size quite a bit larger than I was expecting. Really healthy and in great condition, can't wait for it to convert and start showing those pink leaves.

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Andy G. (Halesworth, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

All leaves had melted on arrival, unusable, had to throw away.

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 the substrate and new leaves will regrow.

How pink does the flamingo actually get?

Under good lighting it can be a vivid salmon-pink to rose. In lower light the colour is more muted. The degree of pinkness varies between individual plants and with conditions.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Better lighting makes more difference to the pink colouration than CO2.

Where should I position it?

Foreground to midground — where the pink colour can be seen at close range and really appreciated.

How do I plant it?

Plant the roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It will propagate via runners over time.

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Cryptocoryne flamingo

Pink-flushed Crypt — unusual colour for foreground accent

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Easy care Low light CO2 not required Foreground plant
£9.99
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About this plant

Cryptocoryne flamingo is a striking pink-flushed Cryptocoryne cultivar producing leaves with an unusual salmon-pink to rose tint that provides a colour accent genuinely unlike any other foreground plant. The degree of pink colouration can vary with conditions — it's typically more vivid under better lighting — but it consistently adds warmth and colour contrast to layouts that otherwise rely entirely on green tones.

Care is the same as most Crypts: planted in substrate, low light, no CO2 required. It can experience temporary leaf melt when first introduced — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will appear. Root tabs support faster establishment.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Works best as a foreground to midground accent plant where the pink colour can be appreciated close up.

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.

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  • 5 stars: 3 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (25%)
A
Andrew V.(. (Washington, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

Perfect plants, arrived a little late but that was Royal Mail fault..

Andrew V.(. review photo Andrew V.(. review photo
R
R.P.

All good thank you

P
PK (Newtownabbey, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

Lovely plant, a surprising size quite a bit larger than I was expecting. Really healthy and in great condition, can't wait for it to convert and start showing those pink leaves.

A
Andy G. (Halesworth, GB)
Cryptocoryne Flamingo

All leaves had melted on arrival, unusable, had to throw away.

Product FAQs

What is 'crypt melt'?

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

How pink does the flamingo actually get?

Under good lighting it can be a vivid salmon-pink to rose. In lower light the colour is more muted. The degree of pinkness varies between individual plants and with conditions.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Better lighting makes more difference to the pink colouration than CO2.

Where should I position it?

Foreground to midground — where the pink colour can be seen at close range and really appreciated.

How do I plant it?

Plant the roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It will propagate via runners over time.