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Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya 1-2-Grow!

Wild-origin Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

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Position in Aquarium: Midground

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 30 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya is a named wild-type form of Cryptocoryne wendtii from the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka, producing attractive medium-sized leaves with warm green to olive-brown tones and a distinctly bullate or hammered leaf surface that gives it a slightly more ornamental appearance than standard wendtii forms. A collector's variety for those who appreciate the subtle variation within this diverse species.

Like all Cryptocoryne wendtii it is an extremely easy and adaptable plant growing without CO2 in low to medium light and tolerating a very broad range of water conditions. Once established it is a reliable, long-lived rosette plant requiring minimal care. Brief Cryptocoryne melt may occur after introduction to a new aquarium but new growth emerges within a few weeks.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel and plant the rootlets into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 30 litres upward — an easy-to-keep wild-origin form with strong collector's appeal and excellent shrimp compatibility.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya 1-2-Grow!
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Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya 1-2-Grow!
Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya 1-2-Grow!

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What is the Mi Oya form of Cryptocoryne wendtii?

It is a named wild-collected variety from the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka. It typically has warm olive-brown tones and a more pronounced bullate leaf surface than standard wendtii forms.

Is it easy to keep?

Yes. Like all Cryptocoryne wendtii it is extremely tolerant and grows without CO2 in low to medium light across a very wide range of water conditions.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows reliably without CO2 and adapts to both hard and soft water. Suitable for low-tech aquariums and community tanks.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue.

What is Cryptocoryne melt?

Melt is normal when Cryptocoryne adjusts to a new aquarium. Leaves drop temporarily and new growth emerges within a few weeks adapted to the tank's conditions.