• Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro - Aqua Essentials
  • Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro - Aqua Essentials
  • Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro - Aqua Essentials
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Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro

Vivid pink-rose leaves on the rare Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo in tissue culture

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    Description

    Cryptocoryne sp. Flamingo is a striking and unusual Cryptocoryne variety producing leaves in vivid pink to rose — one of the most intensely coloured Cryptocoryne forms available. The pinky-red leaf colouration is remarkable for the genus and makes it a highly sought-after collector's plant for hobbyists wanting something genuinely striking in the midground of a planted aquarium.

    It grows like a typical Cryptocoryne in low to medium light without CO2 injection, though the most vivid pink colouration develops best under good light conditions. It is more sensitive to environmental changes than more common Crypt species and benefits from a stable, established aquarium. A nutritious substrate and liquid fertilisation support consistent leaf colour and growth.

    Supplied as a tissue culture cup, Cryptocoryne sp. Flamingo arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, separate and plant the individual plantlets into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 30 litres upward. Allow time to establish — once settled it is a long-lived and spectacular midground specimen.
    Quick Facts

    Common name:Cryptocoryne Pink Panther

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Growth rate: Slow

    Grows up to: 25 cm

    Pot size: 7 cm

    Origin: Asia
    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.
    Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro - Aqua Essentials
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    Very nice plants

    Very nice plants. Already pink in colour, they’ve started rooting into the substrate a few days after planting. Low tech tank so we’ll see how they get on but there’s no sign of melting so far and I see some new growth coming in. Very generous number of plants, just one container of these could easily cover a large tank as I managed to get about 8 plants out of mine. My tank didn’t have room for them all so will be able to give some away. Incredibly pleased, money well spent.

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    Daniel B. (Gourock, GB)
    Very happy.

    Plants arrived quickly, in great condition and there were more than I was expecting so I was able to split them over three tanks. Crypt Pink Flamingo.

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    David B.

    I’ve planted the plant but can you tell me if it’s dead as it don’t look good ?

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    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.

    Is Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo easy to keep?

    It is manageable but more sensitive than common Crypts. It benefits from a stable, established aquarium and good light to display the most vivid pink colouration.

    How pink does it get?

    Under good conditions it produces genuinely vivid rose-pink leaves that are unlike almost any other Cryptocoryne. The intensity varies with light levels and tank stability.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 is not required, but good light is important for the most vivid colour. Without sufficient light the pink colouration fades.

    Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

    Yes. As a tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue, making it ideal for shrimp aquariums.

    How do I use the tissue culture cup?

    Rinse all the agar gel away under clean water, separate individual plantlets and plant them into the substrate, ideally in a nutrient-rich aquasoil.

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    Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo In Vitro

    Vivid pink-rose leaves on the rare Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo in tissue culture

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    About this plant

    Cryptocoryne sp. Flamingo is a striking and unusual Cryptocoryne variety producing leaves in vivid pink to rose — one of the most intensely coloured Cryptocoryne forms available. The pinky-red leaf colouration is remarkable for the genus and makes it a highly sought-after collector's plant for hobbyists wanting something genuinely striking in the midground of a planted aquarium.

    It grows like a typical Cryptocoryne in low to medium light without CO2 injection, though the most vivid pink colouration develops best under good light conditions. It is more sensitive to environmental changes than more common Crypt species and benefits from a stable, established aquarium. A nutritious substrate and liquid fertilisation support consistent leaf colour and growth.

    Supplied as a tissue culture cup, Cryptocoryne sp. Flamingo arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, separate and plant the individual plantlets into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 30 litres upward. Allow time to establish — once settled it is a long-lived and spectacular midground specimen.

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    A
    Anonymous (Liverpool, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Very nice plants

    Very nice plants. Already pink in colour, they’ve started rooting into the substrate a few days after planting. Low tech tank so we’ll see how they get on but there’s no sign of melting so far and I see some new growth coming in. Very generous number of plants, just one container of these could easily cover a large tank as I managed to get about 8 plants out of mine. My tank didn’t have room for them all so will be able to give some away. Incredibly pleased, money well spent.

    Anonymous review photo
    D
    Daniel B. (Gourock, GB)
    Very happy.

    Plants arrived quickly, in great condition and there were more than I was expecting so I was able to split them over three tanks. Crypt Pink Flamingo.

    D
    David B.

    I’ve planted the plant but can you tell me if it’s dead as it don’t look good ?

    Aqua Essentials

    I'd need to see pictures to comment on this.

    Product FAQs

    Is Cryptocoryne sp Flamingo easy to keep?

    It is manageable but more sensitive than common Crypts. It benefits from a stable, established aquarium and good light to display the most vivid pink colouration.

    How pink does it get?

    Under good conditions it produces genuinely vivid rose-pink leaves that are unlike almost any other Cryptocoryne. The intensity varies with light levels and tank stability.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 is not required, but good light is important for the most vivid colour. Without sufficient light the pink colouration fades.

    Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

    Yes. As a tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue, making it ideal for shrimp aquariums.

    How do I use the tissue culture cup?

    Rinse all the agar gel away under clean water, separate individual plantlets and plant them into the substrate, ideally in a nutrient-rich aquasoil.