- Rosette plant
- Easy to medium (sources differ)
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'
Cryptocoryne spiralis
Easy rosette plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is medium, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant Midground, Background
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
- Difficulty
- Easy to medium (sources differ) Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 5–10 in (13–25 cm)
- Water
- 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Runners, Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red'
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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Questions
Does Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' need strong light?
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' grows in low or medium light.
Does Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' need CO₂?
No. Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' grows without added CO₂.
Where does Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' go in the tank?
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red' is used in the midground and background.
