Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink TC Cup

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Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink – TC Cup

Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants

🌱 Scientific Overview

Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink is an ornamental aquatic plant known for its softly wavy leaves and warm pink to copper coloration, which may shift toward brown or greenish tones depending on lighting and aquarium conditions. It is one of the most versatile and widely used Cryptocoryne varieties due to its adaptability and natural appearance in planted aquariums.

The plant belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly used in aquascaping to introduce subtle color contrast and visual balance among green plants.

🧪 Tissue Culture Technology – TC Cup

This plant is produced using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring:

• A completely sterile and pest-free plant
• Free from snails, algae, and chemical residues
• Safe for shrimp, fish, and sensitive aquatic species
• Healthy, clean plantlets in each cup
• Good adaptation after planting

🌍 Natural Habitat

Cryptocoryne wendtii originates from Sri Lanka, where it naturally grows along riverbanks and streams in stable tropical freshwater environments. This explains its high tolerance and adaptability to different aquarium conditions.

🎨 Appearance and Form

• Leaf Color: Pink, copper, to light brown, sometimes greenish
• Leaf Shape: Broad with gently wavy margins
• Growth Pattern: Rosette plant
• Expected Height: Approximately 10–20 cm

📍 Ideal Placement in the Aquarium

• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Suitable for small to medium-sized aquariums
• Used as a natural color accent
• Blends well with nature-style and Dutch-style layouts

💡 Lighting Requirements

• Lighting: Low to medium
• Stronger lighting enhances pink coloration
• Lower light results in greener tones

🌬️ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Not required
• CO₂ supplementation improves growth and leaf density
• Suitable for low-tech and high-tech aquariums

🌿 Suitable Substrate

• Prefers nutrient-rich aquarium soil
• Active substrates support healthy root systems
• Root fertilizers can be used if needed

🧂 Fertilization and Nutrition

• Absorbs nutrients primarily through its roots
• Benefits from balanced macro and micro nutrients
• Stable fertilization helps maintain consistent coloration

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Ideal Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Prefers stable water conditions

✂️ Planting Instructions

1. Remove the plant from the TC cup
2. Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel residue
3. Divide into small individual plantlets
4. Plant gently into the substrate
5. Leave adequate spacing between plants

🔁 Growth and Maintenance

• Slow to moderate growth rate
• Minimal trimming required
• Remove older leaves when necessary
• Very stable once established

⚠️ Important Notes

• Temporary leaf melt may occur during initial adaptation
• Color variations are normal and depend on lighting and nutrition
• Avoid sudden changes in water parameters

🏷️ Quick Product Information

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink
• Product Type: Aquatic plant – Tissue Culture
• Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
• Placement: Foreground / Midground
• Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium