🌿 Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Green' – Reliable Low-Light Plant for Natural Aquariums

🌿 Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Green' – Reliable Low-Light Plant for Natural Aquariums

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' is one of the most dependable and versatile crypts in the hobby. With its lush, bright green leaves and tight rosette growth, this plant is ideal for midground planting in dirted tanks and natural aquascapes. It thrives in low light and doesn’t require CO₂ or fertilizers, making it perfect for Father Fish–style deep substrate setups.

This hardy crypt will slowly fill in your tank with bushy growth while helping stabilize your ecosystem and pull nutrients from the soil.

💚 Why Choose Wendtii Green Crypt?

✅ Bright Green Foliage – Adds vibrant contrast to darker scapes
✅ Low-Light Champion – Perfect for shaded or indirect lighting
✅ No CO₂ or Fertilizer Needed – Grows beautifully in natural tanks
✅ Excellent for Midground – Great structure and layering
✅ Hardy & Beginner-Friendly – Nearly foolproof once established

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Placement: Midground

• CO₂: Not required

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Tank Size: 10 gallons and up

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Crypts love to settle in and stay put. Bury them deep in your soil bed, cap it with sand, and give them time. Once rooted, they won’t stop growing.”