Cryptocoryne Lucens
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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
| Placement | Foreground & midground |
| Max. height | ±20 cm |
| Light | Normal |
| CO₂ | Not required |
| Temperature | 22–28°C |
| pH | 4.5–8.0 |
| KH | 1–18 |
| Origin | Sri Lanka, Asia |
| Other name | Cryptocoryne Willisii 'Lucens' |
| Type | Rosette plant |
| Propagation | Via runners |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🚚 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.
