• Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
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Cryptocoryne moehlmannii

Elegant Crypt with narrow undulating leaves

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Cryptocoryne moehlmannii is an elegant Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne with narrow, undulating leaves that have a distinctive wavy, ribbon-like quality setting it apart from the broader-leaved Crypt species. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height and suits midground planting. A less commonly stocked Crypt with a more graceful, refined appearance than the more mainstream varieties.

Low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate support good growth. Like all Crypts, it can experience temporary leaf melt when first moved — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will emerge once it has settled.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It propagates via runners and will gradually form a small colony 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 moehlmannii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur

Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving "in excellent condition" with healthy roots and "no melt." Shoppers noted it's "ideal for low tech tanks" with "very low maintenance requirements." The plant develops "richer bronze colouration" underwater and shows "good submerged growth." Fast delivery and excellent packaging were consistently mentioned.

  • Great looking plant with very low maintenance requirements. Started putting out new leaves.
  • Underwater converted leaves are longer and a richer bronze colouration with more texture.
  • Growing well with no melting at all. Ideal for low tech tanks.
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Pamela D.
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Arrived in quickly and in excellent condition. Was extremely well packaged. Haven't yet seen any melt, so very pleased. Would definitely buy from Aqua Essentials in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

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Karl S.
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Great in the background. No melt. Doing well.

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Adam W.
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Nice healthy plants been in the tank a little over a week and is showing good submerged growth

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Joanne H.
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Arrived quickly ,good healthy looking plant.hasn't suffered from crypt melt so very pleased

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Marc L.
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Plants arrived in excellent condition.
The original leaves were quite slender and light green. The underwater converted leaves are longer and a richer bronze colouration with more texture.
Plants doing well and looking really good.

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Kris M.
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Arrived in perfect condition and very quickly!

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Colin M.
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great service as usual .prompt delivery .plants were of the usual high quality

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Clive C.
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Bought two very healthy looking plants. Good root system.
No complaints, excellent service and well packaged.

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Peter D.
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This is a great looking plant with very low maintenance requirements. Within days it had started putting out new leaves and has continued to grow in my low tech planted tank.

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John M.
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Healthy plant,I\'ve used it for a nano tank with liquid carbon and fertiliser, aquael LED light, growing well with no melting at all. Recommend, as ideal for low tech tanks

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Ron H.
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Good plant, densely packed in the pot. Teased the plants apart a little and now have a super little group of these crypts.

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Mahesh P.
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Fast delivery, top quality and brilliant packaging. Wished I'd ordered more plans now!

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STEPHEN B.
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lovely plants fast delivery great service as always

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Ron H.
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Plant is doing really well. Up to the normal standard for AE.

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.

What makes moehlmannii distinctive?

The narrow, ribbon-like undulating leaves have a more graceful, elegant appearance than the broader-leaved Crypt species — different from standard wendtii or affinis.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs make more difference.

What size does it reach?

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

Is it commonly available?

Less so than mainstream Crypts like wendtii. Worth adding if you're building a diverse Cryptocoryne collection.