- Rosette plant
- Easy to medium (sources differ)
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Cryptocoryne parva
Easy rosette plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground and can form a carpet. Growth is slow, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant Foreground, Midground, Carpet
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy to medium (sources differ) Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 2–4 in (5–10 cm)
- Water
- 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Runners, Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Cryptocoryne parva
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.
All photos
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Cryptocoryne parva small narrow-leaved rosettes on sand in an aquarium
Questions
Does Cryptocoryne parva need strong light?
Cryptocoryne parva grows in low or medium light.
Does Cryptocoryne parva need CO₂?
No. Cryptocoryne parva grows without added CO₂.
Where does Cryptocoryne parva go in the tank?
Cryptocoryne parva is used in the foreground, midground, and carpet.
