• Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
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Cryptocoryne x willisii

Hybrid Crypt with slender pointed leaves

£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: Europe/Asia

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Cryptocoryne x willisii is a hybrid Cryptocoryne producing slender, pointed leaves with a slightly elongated, narrow form that differs from the more rounded Sri Lankan Crypts like beckettii. The leaves are typically a mid-green with a subtle surface texture, and the plant stays compact at 10–20cm — well suited to foreground to lower midground positioning.

Low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs help it establish faster. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in the substrate and new growth will appear within a few weeks. Once settled it spreads reliably via runners.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground 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.
Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica

Customers praised these aquatic plants for arriving healthy and well-packaged with "excellent care instructions." One noted it "sways gracefully in the filter current and looks stunning." Quick delivery impressed shoppers. Though postal delays affected 3 plants initially, they recovered with new growth. Most avoided crypt wilt issues.

  • Sways gracefully in the filter current and looks stunning with its slightly paler leaves.
  • Surprised and impressed by the size and healthy condition of this plant.
  • Did not suffer from the dreaded crypt wilt at all.
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Irene M. (Glasgow, GB)
I was surprised and impressed by the size and the healthy condition of this plant.+ quick delivery.

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Lavinia M.(. (Birmingham, GB)
Cryptocoryne willisii

5 potted plants received with excellent care instructions from seller. Postal delay caused 3 plants to arrive in poor condition. But followed instructions and they are all now showing lots of new leaves.
Thank you

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PAUL C.
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several healthy plants, quick delivery

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john f.
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Planted as a foreground plant to break up the tall at back rule . it sways gracefolly in the filter current and looks stunning with it's slightly paler leaves. Not very good with crypts in the past. Maybe my luck has changed.

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Paul V.
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plants arrived quickly, well packaged and after planting they did not suffer from the dreaded crypt wilt at all , wont get my plants from anywhere else

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Paul H.
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Another top quality plant received from AE. it has settled in well and is looking very healthy

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james f.
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best online seller plants ars lovely no complaints

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.

Is willisii easy to grow?

Yes — it's a compact and adaptable Crypt, tolerant of low light and no CO2.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate support good establishment.

What size does it reach?

Typically 10–20cm — foreground to lower midground in most aquariums.

How do I plant it?

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Spreads via runners over time.