• Cryptocoryne mix - Aqua Essentials
  • Cryptocoryne mix - Aqua Essentials
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Cryptocoryne Lucky Dip (1 plant)

One random Cryptocoryne variety — a pleasant surprise

£7.99
£7.99
    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Asia

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    Grows up to (cm):

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Cryptocoryne Lucky Dip gives you one individual Cryptocoryne plant selected by us from our current stock. The species is our choice — you might receive wendtii, beckettii, affinis, parva, or any other Crypt we have available at the time of packing. If you buy multiple quantities you may receive the same species more than once, or a mix of different ones.

    The appeal is the price: lucky dip plants are available below the equivalent named variety. All Cryptocoryne share the same basic care requirements regardless of species — planted in substrate, low light, no CO2 required — and all can experience temporary crypt melt when first moved. Leave the rhizome in place if this happens and it will regrow.

    A good option if you want to add Cryptocoryne variety to a layout without committing to specific species, or if you're building a diverse Crypt collection on a budget.
    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 mix - Aqua Essentials

    Customers praise these aquarium plants as "brilliant" with excellent value. Shoppers noted "very healthy large plants" that arrive "well packaged and in good condition." The lucky dip format provides variety, with customers often receiving more expensive varieties. Plants grow well and look great in tanks.

    • Best plants I ever bought
    • All very healthy large plants, what a bargain!
    • I really love this plant looks great in new tank
    • 5 stars: 10 (91%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (9%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Paul B. (Maryport, GB)
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    Brilliant mix , thanks

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    Tony W.
    Review

    I really love this plant looks great in new tank

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    ANTHONY R.
    Review

    I purchased a bunch of plants. This guy knows how to grow em pack em and sell em. I have been messing with fish and plants on and off for over 60 years. Best plants I ever bought best web page as well.

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    Andy P.
    Review

    I ordered three of these and got three different, all of them would have been more expensive if I had ordered that specific Crypt All very healthy large plants, what a bargain!

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    Stephen G.
    Review

    The plant I received through this order was Cryptocoryne undulatus Green. It arrived, as usual, well packaged and in good condition. It seems to be growing well, and looks very nice at the front of the tank.

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    Ian A.
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    Plants very healthy. Easy to plant in aquarium Already looking good (1 week).

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    George B.
    Review

    Looking good. Seems to be growing.
    Arrived quickly, well packaged and in good condition.
    Thank you.

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    Stephen G.
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    I love Cryptocoryne\'s, and already had a few in the tank when I opted for the \'mix\'. This is, in effect, a surprise offering from Aqua Essentials, as they select the plants for you, so you have no idea what you will receive! The plants I received, were as usual, in excellent condition, well packaged, and are now growing well in the front/middle of the tank. These are great plants that help to \'fill in\' spaces between rocks, and cover over any bare areas of substrate.

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    Nick C.
    Review

    Good plant , already growing with CO2

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    Andrew B.
    Review

    Well packaged and good mix of healthy plants

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    Marc E.
    Review

    Beautiful plants and as always healthy. Thanks.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Which Cryptocoryne species will I receive?

    It varies — that's the point. You'll receive one Crypt from our current stock; it could be any species we have available at time of packing.

    What is 'crypt melt'?

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

    Does it need CO2?

    No — all Cryptocoryne grow without CO2. Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs are more beneficial.

    Can I request a specific species?

    Unfortunately not — the selection is random. If you need a specific Crypt, browse our individually listed varieties.

    Is it good value?

    Yes — lucky dip plants are priced below the equivalent named variety. Great if you're not fussy about which species you receive.