Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia

Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia

Description

Cryptocoryne aponoggetifolia is an aquarium plant commonly known as cryptocoryne ciliata or even beckettii cryptocoryne. It is a large and rounded leafy plant, generally green in color with brown or red patterns on the edges of the leaves. It can reach a height of approximately 20-30 cm and prefers moderate to dark lighting conditions in the aquarium. Cryptocoryne aponoggetifolia is a robust and easy to cultivate plant, but it can be subject to disease problems if the water from the aquarium is not maintained clean and if the lighting and temperature conditions are not optimal . In general, aponoggetifolia cryptocoryne is considered an excellent aquarium plant for beginners in aquarophilia.

Origin

  • Family : Araceae
  • Origin : Philippines

Features

  • Maximum height : 100 cm
  • Temperature : 20 - 28 °C
  • pH : 6.5 - 7.5
  • Hardness : 5 - 20 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 12/11/2022

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