What is included in Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica?

This Scaped For You collection comes complete with all the plants, wood, and rock needed to recreate the layout shown, plus an easy-to-follow diagram showing where to position each plant and piece of hardscape in your aquarium.

What size aquarium is Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica designed for?

The recommended tank size is shown in the product title.

Does Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica need CO2?

No CO2 injection is required. The plants in this layout have been specifically chosen to thrive in low-level lighting without CO2, making it ideal for a hassle-free low-tech setup.

Is Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica suitable for beginners?

Yes, this layout is rated Easy and is perfect for beginners to aquascaping. The plants are hardy, adaptable, and straightforward to care for.

How long does delivery take?

This is a special order item. Depending on plant availability, delivery typically takes 1–7 days from order. We offer Tracked 24 from £4.99 and DPD Express from £6.99. Orders placed before 4pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day where possible.

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Broad bronze-green wendtii with a neat compact habit

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Quick Facts

Common name: Crypt bronze

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Description

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is a broad-leaved cultivar of the popular wendtii Cryptocoryne, selected and named by Tropica Aquarium Plants. It produces wider, more substantial leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with attractive surface texture, giving it more visual presence than the slender-leaved wendtii forms. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height.

Care is the same as all wendtii: low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs support good establishment. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in place and it will regrow. Once established it is very reliable and spreads via runners.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground positioning in most aquariums.

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.

Customers praised this aquatic plant for its rapid growth and robust health, with one noting it "doubled in size in just two weeks." The bronze-colored, sword-shaped leaves create attractive mid-height interest. Shoppers appreciated the generous quantity (10 plants per pot) and minimal transplant shock. Some noted fish may disturb plants if not properly anchored.

Astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks. Almost twice as big as when it arrived.
Best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot.
An attractive mid-tank plant that always does well. Lovely brownish hue.

5 stars: 9 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

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I'm astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks. It recovered fast from the transit, and is now looking almost twice as big as I remember it when it arrived.

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best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot. and 1 week on very little crypt wilt, i will only use aquaessentials

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An attractive mid-tank plant that always does well. I like the sword-shaped leaves, and this variety has a lovely brownish hue too.

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This is the second batch I have tried, and they are doing well. I like the arrow-shaped bronze-coloured leaves which create a lovely mid-height interest. However, my boisterous fishes tended to keep knocking them over, despite my efforts at anchoring the pots, and some of the leaves have yellowed. I have moved them to the 'plant aquarium'., and they seem happier.

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Great sized plant and the colours are unusual which makes it stand out! Delivery was quick as always

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VERY GOOD PLANTS AND SERVICE

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Lovely healthy plant, growing really nicely on my aquarium.

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Quintessential Cryptocoryne.

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A superb plant which within a week has already thrown out a couple more leaves

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What is 'crypt melt'?

When moved, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal. Leave the rhizome in the substrate and new leaves will regrow.

How does Tropica differ from standard wendtii Green?

Tropica has broader, wider leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with a more substantial visual presence — selected for these characteristics by Tropica Aquarium Plants.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate make more difference.

What size does it reach?

Typically 15–25cm — foreground to midground in most aquariums.

How do I plant it?

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Avoid moving once established — disturbance can trigger melt.

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Regular price: £8.99
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About this plant

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground positioning in most aquariums.

Preparing a potted plant

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

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Astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks. Almost twice as big as when it arrived.
Best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot.
An attractive mid-tank plant that always does well. Lovely brownish hue.

5 stars: 9 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Review

I'm astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks. It recovered fast from the transit, and is now looking almost twice as big as I remember it when it arrived.

Review

best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot. and 1 week on very little crypt wilt, i will only use aquaessentials

Review

An attractive mid-tank plant that always does well. I like the sword-shaped leaves, and this variety has a lovely brownish hue too.

Review

Great sized plant and the colours are unusual which makes it stand out! Delivery was quick as always

Review

VERY GOOD PLANTS AND SERVICE

Review

Lovely healthy plant, growing really nicely on my aquarium.

Review

Quintessential Cryptocoryne.

Review

A superb plant which within a week has already thrown out a couple more leaves

Product FAQs

What is 'crypt melt'?

When moved, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal. Leave the rhizome in the substrate and new leaves will regrow.

How does Tropica differ from standard wendtii Green?

Tropica has broader, wider leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with a more substantial visual presence — selected for these characteristics by Tropica Aquarium Plants.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate make more difference.

What size does it reach?

Typically 15–25cm — foreground to midground in most aquariums.

How do I plant it?

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Avoid moving once established — disturbance can trigger melt.

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Again perfect plant beautifully marked , very pleased as always!

Again perfect plant beautifully marked, very clean and healthy always carefully packaged, excellent service from Aqua Essentials, always pleased with their quality live plants.

Have been using this site for a long time, always

Have been using this site for a long time, always packaged great, obvs have had the odd few that have arrived not as great, you get what you pay for, obvs not cheap but worth it they thrive in my tank each time.

Quick effective and all in order

Quick effective and all in order. Plants in individual pockets within a further package bag all inside a generous sized postage package. All plants looking healthy so fingers crossed all with grow and give viewing pleasure for years to come

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and prpducts. I am especially pleased with the plant which is extremely clean and healthy and potted up beautifully.

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles, both plants were healthy.

The water spangles has a couple snails on them but thats to be expected.

The only issue i faced was with tracking my order, but that may have been on Royal Mail's side.

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