• Rosette plant
  • Easy to medium (sources differ)
  • Low–medium light
  • CO₂: not needed

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo'

Pink flamingo crypt

Easy rosette plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground. Growth is medium, and it is rated easy to keep.

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Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink Flamingo rosette with pink leaves in a home aquarium
Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink Flamingo rosette with pink leaves in a home aquarium

At a glance

Plant type
Rosette plant Foreground, Midground
Light
Low, Medium
CO₂
Not needed
Difficulty
Easy to medium (sources differ) Growth rate: Medium
Height
2–6 in (5–15 cm)
Water
72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6–7
Leaf color
  • Red
Propagation
Runners, Rhizome division
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo'

In the tank

Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.

Origin

Native to Asia

Sources

Where to buy

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    Small Cup

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    $14.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
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    Cryptocoryne wendtii Pink Flamingo rosette with pink leaves in a home aquarium

Questions

Does Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' need strong light?

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' grows in low or medium light.

Does Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' need CO₂?

No. Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' grows without added CO₂.

Where does Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' go in the tank?

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo' is used in the foreground and midground.

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