• Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
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Cryptocoryne petchii

Sri Lankan Crypt — easy and adaptable for most tanks

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Cryptocoryne petchii is a small, adaptable Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne with lightly wavy leaves in an olive-green to mid-green tone, typically staying between 10–15cm in height. It's one of the more forgiving Crypt species, tolerating a wide range of water conditions and making it a good choice for beginners or for aquariums where water parameters aren't tightly controlled.

Low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate support good establishment and runner production. Like all Crypts, it can experience temporary leaf melt after being moved — leave the rhizome in place and it will regrow. Once settled it spreads reliably.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Suitable for foreground to lower midground positioning.
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 petchii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne petchii Aquafleur

Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving healthy and well-packaged. Most reported "lush green" growth and excellent quality, though some experienced initial "melt" - a common adaptation period for crypts. One customer found it difficult to plant, and another received plants that didn't match expectations. Overall highly recommended for tanks.

  • After a bit of melt it is now a lush green and growing well
  • Arrived healthy and thriving in tank! Definitely recommended
  • Received really nice full bushy plants, looking really healthy and good in my tank
  • 5 stars: 31 (94%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Ian H.
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Arrived in perfect condition .
After a bit of melt it is now a lush green and growing well

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Brian H.
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First class quality plants

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NORBERT M.
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Arrived healthy and thriving in tank! Definitely recommended

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Brian W.
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very good quality as usual. Growing well

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Dennis v.
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Received really nice full bushy plants, looking really healthy and good in my tank.

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Alistair C.
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Strong plant, would buy again.

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Ben T.
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Very healthy plant which is doing very well in my tank.

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Stuart W.
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Beautiful small plant thats easy to grow. Make sure you trim the leaves and roots before replanting to avoid "melt".

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Len B.
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Great little plant for my shrimp tank. Arrived on time and good healt.

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Petch S.
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Ordered several plants and when they arrived they were bigger than I'd expected and in excellent condition. Delivery was prompt and packaging protected them well.Highly recommend this company.

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Andrew H.
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Fantastic plant looks lovely in my tank. Will continue to order from this company. Highly recommended

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Stephen G.
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A lovely plant which arrived in good condition as usual. All AquaEssential plants arrive well packaged and in good condition. It is doing well at the front of the tank, and is acting well as a 'focal point'.

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Tony H.
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Plants arrived quickly and were well packed and looked very healthy. They came with excellent instructions from Aqua Essentials. I have only had the plants 2 weeks so too soon to review the plants although I would add that they have not suffered from any Crypt melt so far.

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Peter O.
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Great quality, excellent service well packaged and great prices

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Nicki M.
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Lovely healthy plant in perfect condition - thank you - well packed and delivered fast - thank you

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BRIAN N.
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as usual very good quality plants

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Brian M.
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Good clean plants you get a lot in the pot

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Robert C.
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Maybe it was me, but I didn't have much success with this. When I removed it from the pot it started falling apart, and I found it very difficult to plant.

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Clive C.
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Very healthy looking plants. Shows A E really care about their products for their customers.
Excellent service.

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STEPHEN B.
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Arrived in excellent condition, lovely healthy plants, have brought from other sites but know where near as good as aquaessentials

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Sheryll A.
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plant was very healthy.well packaged.

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Pascal G.
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This time I was not impressed by the quality of the few Cryptocoryne petchii I received... They didn\'t look at as the picture :-(. I ordered plants several times before and was always pleased with it. I hope it won\'t append again.

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Chris J.
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It was fresh and healthy and it grew!

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Keith A.
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i got this plant to put a round my dragon stone looks very good

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Paul V.
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beautiful plants ,well packaged and quick delivery. from the best mail order tropic plant supplier.

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Hugh O.
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Nice-looking plant for the mid-ground. Healthy and fresh.

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Jonathan B.
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Very healthy plant, well packaged and arrived early on delivery day.

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Carole G.
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Wonderful plants my fish are so happy thank you for your prompt service.

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Tony B.
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Plant arrived in good condition and quickly. Looks well in the tank with the reddish stems, great plant!

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Ceri R.
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Well packed large healthy size

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Chris S.
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Each pot contained 5 plants. The condition and health of the plants was excellent and the root structure and plant integrity superb

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Courtney B.
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A good portion for the price. It did melt but that is how crypts are. Hopefully it will perk up soon.

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Roger H.
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A good pot full from which I planted out three nice pieces.

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 place and new leaves will regrow.

How does petchii compare to beckettii?

Very similar in size and character — both are compact Sri Lankan Crypts that are forgiving and adaptable. Petchii tends to have a slightly more olive tone to the leaves.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows well without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate are more important.

How small does it stay?

Typically 10–15cm — suitable for foreground to lower midground in most aquariums.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes — one of the more forgiving Crypt species for beginners. Tolerates a range of conditions.