• Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica XL - Aqua Essentials
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Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica

Broad bronze-green wendtii with a neat compact habit

Broad bronze-green wendtii with a neat compact habit

Over 700 sold
£26.99
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    Quick Facts

    Common name: Crypt bronze

    Origin: Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

    Pot Size:

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Choose your pot size

    • Standard (5cm pot)
    • XL (9cm pot)

    Both options are the same plant. XL is a larger supplied specimen. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally. One selected potted plant is included.

    Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is a broad-leaved cultivar of the popular wendtii Cryptocoryne, selected and named by Tropica Aquarium Plants. It produces wider, more substantial leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with attractive surface texture, giving it more visual presence than the slender-leaved wendtii forms. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height.

    Care is the same as all wendtii: low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs support good establishment. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in place and it will regrow. Once established it is very reliable and spreads via runners.

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground positioning in most aquariums.

    XL size and care notes

    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica is a compact crypt cultivar with distinctively hammered leaf texture in olive-green to bronze-brown tones. The pronounced surface texture gives the leaves an almost three-dimensional quality that contrasts effectively with smoother plants in the same layout. It is one of the most widely kept and reliably performing crypts in the aquarium hobby.

    An easy plant for any set-up. It grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and tolerates a broad range of water parameters. Like all crypts it may experience leaf melt when first introduced — old leaves deteriorate as the plant adjusts — but the roots remain intact and healthy new growth follows within a few weeks. Once settled it spreads steadily via runners.

    The XL version supplies a larger, more established plant with better-developed roots, which reduces the adjustment period and provides more immediate impact in the aquarium. Well suited to midground positions in tanks from 60 litres upward. Remove from the pot, rinse the roots free of rockwool, and plant into a nutrient-rich substrate with the crown at surface level.
    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 wendtii Tropica XL - Aqua Essentials
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica (Crypt Bronze) Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica XL - Aqua Essentials

    This aquatic plant receives universal 5-star ratings. Customers praised its rapid growth, with one noting it "almost twice as big" within two weeks. The "sword-shaped bronze-coloured leaves" create attractive mid-tank interest. Shoppers appreciate the healthy roots and minimal transplant shock. Some noted fish may dislodge plants.

    • Astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks
    • Best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot
    • Attractive mid-tank plant with lovely brownish hue
    • 5 stars: 12 (100%)
    • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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    Richard L.
    Review

    Delivered in great condition, very large plant very satisfied

    G
    Gillian S.
    Review

    I'm astonished how much this has grown in just two weeks. It recovered fast from the transit, and is now looking almost twice as big as I remember it when it arrived.

    p
    paul v.
    Review

    best plants ever. 10 plants per pot with roots out of the pot. and 1 week on very little crypt wilt, i will only use aquaessentials

    G
    Gillian S.
    Review

    An attractive mid-tank plant that always does well. I like the sword-shaped leaves, and this variety has a lovely brownish hue too.

    G
    Gillian S.
    Review

    This is the second batch I have tried, and they are doing well. I like the arrow-shaped bronze-coloured leaves which create a lovely mid-height interest. However, my boisterous fishes tended to keep knocking them over, despite my efforts at anchoring the pots, and some of the leaves have yellowed. I have moved them to the 'plant aquarium'., and they seem happier.

    D
    Danny T.
    Review

    Excellent plant. After buying others on line that are honestly shocking, it was refreshing to receive plants that are actually better looking than advertised. I would definately buy from here again.

    S
    Salvatore P.
    Review

    Exactly what I was looking for. I've contacted them about the size of it and they've laterally send me a pic of it. Fantastic service and delivery too

    L
    Luke B.
    Review

    Great sized plant and the colours are unusual which makes it stand out! Delivery was quick as always

    B
    BRIAN L.
    Review

    VERY GOOD PLANTS AND SERVICE

    J
    Julie A.
    Review

    Lovely healthy plant, growing really nicely on my aquarium.

    A
    Andrew P.
    Review

    Quintessential Cryptocoryne.

    I
    Ivan Y.
    Review

    A superb plant which within a week has already thrown out a couple more leaves

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What is the difference between the pot sizes?

    Choose Standard (5cm pot) or XL (9cm pot). XL is a larger supplied specimen of the same plant. Pot diameter does not describe plant height.

    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.

    How does Tropica differ from standard wendtii Green?

    Tropica has broader, wider leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with a more substantial visual presence — selected for these characteristics by Tropica Aquarium Plants.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate make more difference.

    What size does it reach?

    Typically 15–25cm — foreground to midground in most aquariums.

    How do I plant it?

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Avoid moving once established — disturbance can trigger melt.

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    • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
      Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
    • Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica XL - Aqua Essentials
    1 6

    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica

    Broad bronze-green wendtii with a neat compact habit

    Ask a question Over 700 sold
    Easy care Low light CO2 not required Foreground plant
    £26.99
    £26.99
    • Potted version out of stock
    Pot size

    In-stock orders normally dispatch before 4pm, Monday–Friday. Delivery details

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    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica
    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica XL - Aqua Essentials

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    About this plant

    Choose your pot size

    • Standard (5cm pot)
    • XL (9cm pot)

    Both options are the same plant. XL is a larger supplied specimen. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally. One selected potted plant is included.

    Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is a broad-leaved cultivar of the popular wendtii Cryptocoryne, selected and named by Tropica Aquarium Plants. It produces wider, more substantial leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with attractive surface texture, giving it more visual presence than the slender-leaved wendtii forms. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height.

    Care is the same as all wendtii: low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs support good establishment. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in place and it will regrow. Once established it is very reliable and spreads via runners.

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground positioning in most aquariums.

    XL size and care notes

    Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica is a compact crypt cultivar with distinctively hammered leaf texture in olive-green to bronze-brown tones. The pronounced surface texture gives the leaves an almost three-dimensional quality that contrasts effectively with smoother plants in the same layout. It is one of the most widely kept and reliably performing crypts in the aquarium hobby.

    An easy plant for any set-up. It grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and tolerates a broad range of water parameters. Like all crypts it may experience leaf melt when first introduced — old leaves deteriorate as the plant adjusts — but the roots remain intact and healthy new growth follows within a few weeks. Once settled it spreads steadily via runners.

    The XL version supplies a larger, more established plant with better-developed roots, which reduces the adjustment period and provides more immediate impact in the aquarium. Well suited to midground positions in tanks from 60 litres upward. Remove from the pot, rinse the roots free of rockwool, and plant into a nutrient-rich substrate with the crown at surface level.

    Product FAQs

    What is the difference between the pot sizes?

    Choose Standard (5cm pot) or XL (9cm pot). XL is a larger supplied specimen of the same plant. Pot diameter does not describe plant height.

    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.

    How does Tropica differ from standard wendtii Green?

    Tropica has broader, wider leaves in a warm bronze-green tone with a more substantial visual presence — selected for these characteristics by Tropica Aquarium Plants.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate make more difference.

    What size does it reach?

    Typically 15–25cm — foreground to midground in most aquariums.

    How do I plant it?

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Avoid moving once established — disturbance can trigger melt.