Cryptocoryne Lucens

You will receive: 1 pot, ready to plant — freshly delivered from the nursery.

✅ Level: Easy — Cryptocoryne Lucens grows slowly and is undemanding. No CO₂ required.

Cryptocoryne Willisii 'Lucens' is a compact rosette plant from Sri Lanka with narrow, green leaves. Due to its slow growth, the plant is very low-maintenance — ideal for the foreground and midground. The plant spreads via runners and can be trimmed short for a dense plant stock.

🌿 Plant specifications

🚚 Delivery & Guarantee

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

✂️ Care

Do not plant the rhizome too deep in the substrate. The plant can be pruned short (2–3 cm) to develop a dense plant stock. During replanting or water changes, 'crypt-melt' can occur — this is normal and the plant almost always recovers within a few weeks. Liquid fertilization such as Sera Florena supports healthy growth.

💡 Planter's Tip

Ideal as a low-growing foreground plant. Combines beautifully with Cryptocoryne Parva or Staurogyne Repens for a varied foreground.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'crypt-melt'?
Crypt-melt is a natural reaction to change. The leaves turn yellow and die, but the rhizome remains alive and the plant grows back within a few weeks.

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 make the right choice for your aquarium.