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Cryptocoryne Wendtii - Red

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Original price 3,49 - Original price 3,49
Original price
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3,49 - 3,49
Current price 3,49

You will receive: 1 pot, ready for planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.

Level: Easy — Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red is a robust aquarium plant with reddish-brown leaves. No CO₂ required.

Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red is a striking variety of one of the most popular and reliable aquarium plants in the world. With its reddish-brown leaves, this plant adds a warm splash of color to the midground or background, without compromising the species' robustness.


🌿 Plant specifications

Placement Midground and background
Max. height ±50 cm
Light Low to normal
CO₂ Not required
Temperature 22–26°C
pH 6.0–8.0
KH 2–15
Origin Asia
Difficulty ⭐ Easy

🚚 Delivery & warranty

  • Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for planting
  • Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
  • Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
  • Received dead? We'll solve it together. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Cryptocoryne Wendtii is very low-maintenance and adapts to almost any aquarium. With more light, the reddish-brown color becomes more intense. Do not plant the rhizome too deep in the substrate. 'Crypt-melt' may occur when replanting or during water changes — the leaves yellow and die off. This is normal, and the plant almost always recovers within a few weeks.

💡 Planter's tip

Plant in groups for a full, colorful effect. Combine with green Cryptocoryne species for a beautiful color contrast.


❓ Frequently asked questions

What is 'crypt-melt' and should I be concerned?
Crypt-melt is a natural reaction to change (replanting, different water parameters). The leaves yellow and die off, but the rhizome remains alive, and the plant regrows within a few weeks.

How do I get the most beautiful red color?
More light enhances the reddish-brown hue of the leaves.

My plant arrived yellow or limp — is that normal?
Yes, this is transport stress and almost always temporary. Give the plant 1–2 weeks to acclimatize. For persistent problems: contact us.

Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.


Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you choose the right plant for your aquarium.

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