• 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

Hybrid Crypt with slender pointed leaves

£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

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 in excellent condition with healthy growth. Quick delivery and careful packaging were highlighted. The plants "sway gracefully in the filter current" and feature attractive pale leaves. While postal delays occasionally affected condition, following care instructions resulted in new growth. No crypt wilt reported.

  • Sways gracefully in the filter current and looks stunning with its slightly paler leaves
  • Surprised and impressed by the size and the healthy condition of this plant
  • Plants arrived quickly, well packaged and did not suffer from crypt wilt at all
  • 5 stars: 113 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 10 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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sharon G. (Aylesford, GB)
Good plants

Nice plants for my 25 litre tank, have bought these a few times, always grow fast & nice & a lovely colour.

sharon G. review photo
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sharon G. (Gillingham, GB)
Great plant in my tank always, great packaging

Great plant in my tank always, great packaging and quick delivery too always.

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Edward J.L. (Motherwell, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Tolerates Scottish soft water.

One of the few plants that can survive Scottish soft water. Would recommend for Scottish aquarists who are fed up buying plants that melt within a short period of time.

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alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
plant was up to you usual standard very good

plant was up to you usual standard very good .

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W H. (Chesterfield, GB)
Great service and excellent plant as ordered,

Great service and excellent plants as ordered, will happily use again.

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John C. (Bolton, GB)
Need to get some more

It's look very good in the fish tank need to get some more

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liam

All plants healthy, already grown an inch or so.

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Susan

Lovely healthy plant

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LyndsW (Sittingbourne, GB)
Plant received was tiny and didn't survive.

Plant received was absolutely tiny and sadly didn't grow at all. I wasn't expecting a huge plant but it was really small for the price paid.

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Mr

Great

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Mr

Great

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Greg W. (Exeter, GB)
Such Good Plants - I Shall Be Back For More!

A lovely plant. Very healthy. Quick delivery. A very helpful seller. Recommended.

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Greg W. (Exeter, GB)
10 Out of 10 For This Plant!

A lovely plant. Very healthy. Quick delivery. A very helpful seller. Recommended.

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Alastair J. (Northwich, GB)
Hygrophila

Usual prompt delivery and good quality plants, thriving in my aquarium after planting.

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Aisha W. (Durham, GB)
Lovely

Hardy and easy to look after according to website.
Only been in our brand new tank for a week but looks great.
Wish I had more money as I'd buy so many more plants from these guys! Amazing communication. Fantastic delivery. Plants arrived very healthy. Hopefully I can keep them that way!!! 🙏 🤞

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Patrick H. (Sutton Coldfield, GB)
PERFECT CONDITION

Arrived in absolute perfect condition and is already growing well a few days after putting it in my tank!

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Judith P. (Bristol, GB)
Small....

Gone downhill since I used last time very small poor quality plants disappointed for the money I paid.

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Samuel

Little hard to plant as roots are short, but the plant is healthy and doing well in aquarium

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irene m. (Gateshead, GB)
Excellent

These plants arrived in Excellent condition , Growing well in my tank

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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.

AS ABOVE

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Simon W. (London, GB)

Perfect condition beautiful plant growing fast

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Ciaran

Looks lovely

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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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Jack G. (Pulborough, GB)

Ordered via. telephone and forgot to order tissue culture type , received six stems in a pot , good condition and growing ok but with p&p cost was £10.45 .

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Simon W.
Review

What can I say all the plants came in excellent condition growing well in the tank

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Diana I.
Review

God this plants can grow ! Definetly fast growing and fills out nicely! Have trimmed it few times and cuttings easily get replanted and settled, definetly a great background plant to use, in any tank

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Toni S.
Review

Lovely healthy strong plant. Many new shoots already & looking good.

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Avril
Review

I have been buying plants from this company for several years now and recommend them to friends. The plants, as usual are of a very high standard with excellent delivery times.

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Caroline W.
Review

Looking good and healthy. Fingers crossed for a good carpet.

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Judith O.
Review

Excellent healthy plant

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ALFRED P.
Review

Beautiful plant, arrived in perfect condition, growing in a low tech aquarium without co2, i am very pleased with it.

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Barbara C.
Review

Delighted with delivery and plant arrived in excellent condition, I would certainly use this supplier again.

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.

  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
  • Cryptocoryne x willisii Tropica
1 5

Cryptocoryne x willisii

Hybrid Crypt with slender pointed leaves

Easy care Low light CO2 not required Foreground plant
£8.99
£8.99
  • In stock — 1 available

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

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

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About this plant

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.

Product FAQs

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.