Cryptocoryne parva

This variety of cryptocoryne is one of the smallest, it gives launched, narrow, olive green with dark green leaves. This small plant will be very attractive when used as a group along the front plan. With good growth, it is possible to get the effect of a lawn. However, it is difficult to maintain unless you provide good lighting with good quality of substrate. The well -established plants will push relatively quickly by a production of growth by stolons. Can be used in a marsh or pond.

The Cryptocoryne Parva is a common and easy -to -cultivate aquarium plant. It belongs to the Araceae family and is from Sri Lanka humid forests. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with short and thick stems, with wide and thick heart -shaped leaves. The leaves are dark green, with pronounced ribs and a wavy edge. The Cryptocoryne Parva produces inflorescences in the form of ears on floating stems, with small and discreet flowers of cream white.

This aquarium plant is particularly suitable for small aquariums and aquariums of the paludarium type, because it does not require a lot of space to develop.