Cryptocoryne Usteriana

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

✅ Level: Easy — Cryptocoryne Usteriana is a beautiful, large Cryptocoryne from Sri Lanka. No CO₂ required.

Cryptocoryne Usteriana is a beautiful Cryptocoryne — green on top, purplish-red underneath. The leaf has a beautiful hammered texture, which gives this plant a unique, premium look in the mid- or background.

🌿 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'll solve it together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Cryptocoryne Usteriana is low-maintenance and suitable for medium to large aquariums. Do not plant the rhizome too deep in the substrate. When replanting or changing water, 'crypt-melt' can occur — this is normal and the plant almost always recovers within a few weeks.

💡 Planting Tip

The hammered texture and the purplish-red underside give it a premium look — place it where the leaf is clearly visible, for example from a lower viewing point.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this plant special?
The hammered texture of the leaf and the color contrast between the green top and purplish-red underside make Usteriana a unique appearance.

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

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 acclimate. 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 make the right choice for your aquarium.