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Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown In Vitro

Classic brown-olive Cryptocoryne wendtii in tissue culture — pest and snail free

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    Common name:Brown Wendtii

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Growth rate: Slow

    Grows up to: 20 cm

    Pot size: 7 cm

    Origin: Asia

    Description

    Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown is one of the most popular and widely kept Cryptocoryne varieties, producing rosettes of lance-shaped leaves with attractive brown to olive-brown colouration on the upper surface and contrasting deep burgundy-red undersides. Its robust, reliable nature and distinctive warm leaf colour make it a perennial favourite in the midground of planted aquariums across all experience levels.

    It is a thoroughly easy plant, growing well under low light without CO2 injection and tolerating a very wide range of water conditions. Established in the substrate, it spreads slowly via runners to form a naturally expanding group over time. Like all Cryptocoryne it may experience a period of initial leaf melt after introduction — this is normal and new leaves will emerge once the plant has re-established.

    Supplied as a tissue culture cup, Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown 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. An excellent first Cryptocoryne and a reliable low-tech midground staple.

    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.

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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 wendtii Brown easy to keep?

    Yes. It is one of the easiest and most reliable Cryptocoryne varieties, tolerating a very wide range of water conditions and growing without CO2 in low light.

    What is Cryptocoryne melt?

    After being introduced to a new aquarium, Crypts sometimes drop their leaves as they adjust to the new environment. This is normal. Leave the roots in place and new leaves will emerge once the plant has settled.

    Does it need CO2?

    No. It grows reliably without CO2 and is one of the best low-tech midground plants available.

    Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

    Yes. As a tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue, making it an excellent choice 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 with the crown at or just above the substrate surface.