Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya (Low Tech)
Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya is only found in the river Mi Oya in Sri Lanka. It has characteristic red-brown, slightly hammered leaves from 20-35 cm, and 15-30 cm wide rosettes. Many Cryptocorynes can grow at high temperatures. In the wild, this plant is found in streams with a temperature of more than 30 degrees C.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosette plant |
| Placement | Midground |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Height | 10–20 cm |
| Light demand | Low → Medium — stronger light enhances its reddish-brown tones |
| CO₂ requirements | Low → Medium — CO₂ helps prevent melt and increases leaf size |
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete or our premium APT Zero. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.
View our other Tropica Plants here and Tissue Culture plants here.
McMerwe’s comments: Tropica Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’ is a striking and adaptable aquarium plant, prized for its rich green leaves that develop a subtle reddish-brown hue under higher light. [Rating: 5/5]
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