Cryptocoryne Wendtii (Low Tech)
Cryptocoryne wendtii is one of the most popular, and widely available aquatic plants in the aquascaping hobby. It has several color variations, and it can be found in green, red and brown colors. The size and texture of the leaves can vary greatly. This plant was originally native to Sri Lanka. It is commonly found in streams and rivers throughout Sri Lanka, and it tends to grow in shaded areas.
Instructions:
1. Make sure you understand how to grow aquatic plants
2. Planting Instructions for the Cryptocoryne Wendtii:
Firstly, remove the label.
Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system, take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this.
Give the plant a quick rinse under tap or dechlorinated water.
Finally, plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate
3. Transitioning process
Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium.
Provide good water conditions for your plants.
Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants, follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum.
Prune dead leaves and stems constantly.
A Co2 system is a good addition to your aquarium for the plants to flourish.
Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions.
Patience is key for the transition to take place.
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days, you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium.
SKU: 559
