- Rosette plant
- Medium
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Cryptocoryne lutea
Cryptocoryne walkeri 'Lutea'
Medium rosette plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the midground. Growth is slow, and it is rated medium to keep.
Cross-referenced · 3 sources · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant Midground
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Medium Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 4–8 in (10–20 cm)
- Water
- 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6–8
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Runners, Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Cryptocoryne lutea
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyPrices checked Nov 14, 2026.
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Questions
Does Cryptocoryne lutea need strong light?
Cryptocoryne lutea grows in low or medium light.
Does Cryptocoryne lutea need CO₂?
No. Cryptocoryne lutea grows without added CO₂.
Where does Cryptocoryne lutea go in the tank?
Cryptocoryne lutea is used in the midground.
