Description
The same hardy, beginner-friendly Cryptocoryne wendtii, in a warm reddish-bronze colour form. Forms low rosettes that slowly spread into a colourful midground-to-foreground clump.
What you get: one bare-root plant, a single rosette of roughly 10–14 leaves, similar to the photo.
Care at a glance
- Light: low to medium
- CO₂: not required
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- Placement: foreground to midground, plant in nutrient-rich substrate
- Spreads slowly via runners into a dense clump
Available on pre-order: imported to order, ships about 15 days after you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my crypt’s leaves melt after planting?
“Crypt melt” after a move or big water change is common and usually temporary — leave the roots in place and fresh leaves will regrow within a few weeks.
Will it stay red in low light?
It holds colour better under medium light; in low light it leans more bronze-green, but it still grows and spreads reliably either way.
Does it need CO₂?
No — like other Cryptocoryne wendtii, it’s an easy, low-tech-friendly plant that thrives without CO₂ injection.
How big does Cryptocoryne wendtii Red get?
It usually stays 10–15 cm tall under medium light and reaches about 20 cm in low light, where the leaves stretch upward. Each rosette spreads about 8–15 cm across. Over several months, runners turn one plant into a hand-sized clump, so it suits the midground of most tanks and the foreground of larger ones.
How do I care for Cryptocoryne wendtii Red?
Give it low to medium light, 22–28°C and a nutrient-rich substrate; CO₂ is not needed. It feeds mainly through its roots, so push a root tab near it every two to three months (see our root tabs vs liquid fertiliser guide). Keep the crown at substrate level, then leave it alone, as moving it can trigger melt. It is safe with shrimp and peaceful community fish.
Is Cryptocoryne wendtii fast growing?
No, it is a slow grower. After planting it often melts, then takes three to six weeks to settle and push new leaves. Once rooted, expect a few new leaves a month, a little faster with medium light and root tabs. The upside is low upkeep: it rarely needs trimming, only the odd old leaf removed.
Does Cryptocoryne wendtii spread?
Yes, slowly. Once settled, it sends runners under the substrate that come up as new plantlets a few centimetres from the parent. Over several months one plant becomes a dense clump. When a plantlet has its own roots and four or five leaves, you can cut the runner and replant it elsewhere. Our guide on how to propagate aquarium plants covers this step by step.
When will my pre-order ship?
Pre-order plants ship about 15 days after you order, and we email you the dispatch and tracking details. Every order is hand-packed and sent by courier anywhere in India for a flat ₹99, free on orders of ₹999 or more. If it arrives dead, send one continuous unboxing video within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp (+91 81416 96983) or email (buyanubias@gmail.com) and we refund or replace it.
Some melt after shipping is normal for crypts — read the full Cryptocoryne care guide for planting and recovery tips.
Learn more in our Cryptocoryne wendtii Red care guide.
Compare light, CO2, growth rate and difficulty for every plant we stock in the aquarium plant care chart.
Why buy from Anubias.in: imported to order (about 15 days on pre-order); ₹99 shipping anywhere in India, free on orders of ₹999 or more; prepaid via UPI, cards or netbanking. Any claim (dead, damaged, wrong plant) needs one continuous unboxing video sent within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp (+91 81416 96983) or email (buyanubias@gmail.com); photos alone are not accepted. More about buying from Anubias.in.
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