Stoffels Cryptocornye wendtii Fancy Pink

Stoffels Cryptocornye wendtii Fancy Pink (Medium Tech)

The Stoffels Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Fancy Pink’ is a stunning and easy-to-care-for aquatic plant known for its distinctive pinkish tones and textured leaves. This plant adds a splash of color to any aquascape and is perfect for foreground or midground planting. Grown in-vitro, this plant arrives free of pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a healthy and clean addition to your aquarium.

Key Features:

• Unique Pink Coloration: The ‘Fancy Pink’ variant boasts shades of pink and red mixed with green, giving it a unique appearance that can brighten up your aquascape.
• Hardy and Easy to Care For: Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Fancy Pink’ is a robust plant that thrives in a variety of water conditions, making it perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Produced in sterile, controlled conditions, the plant is free from snails, algae, and other contaminants, ensuring a clean start for your tank.
• Ideal for Foreground or Midground: Its compact growth makes it well-suited for the foreground or midground, adding texture and color to your layout.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Fancy Pink’ thrives in low to moderate lighting, making it ideal for low-tech setups. It develops more intense coloration in lower light environments.
• CO2: While CO2 is not necessary for this plant, the addition of CO2 can help boost growth and maintain more vibrant colors, especially in higher-tech aquariums.
• Water Parameters: This plant is very adaptable and can thrive in a wide range of water conditions. It prefers a pH between 6.0 and 8.0 and temperatures between 22-28°C.
• Trimming: Older or damaged leaves can be removed periodically to maintain a tidy appearance. The plant will naturally propagate through runner shoots, which can be separated and replanted.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before introducing it to your aquarium.
• Plant Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Fancy Pink’ in a nutrient-rich substrate to encourage healthy growth and vibrant color development.
• Ensure the roots are buried while leaving the crown exposed to prevent rot. This plant works well in the foreground or midground, where its unique pinkish hue can stand out.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.