• Rosette plant
  • Easy
  • Low–medium light
  • CO₂: not needed

Cryptocoryne undulata

Easy 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 easy to keep.

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Cryptocoryne undulata rosette with strongly wavy leaves in a home aquarium
Cryptocoryne undulata rosette with strongly wavy leaves in a home aquarium

At a glance

Plant type
Rosette plant Midground
Light
Low, Medium
CO₂
Not needed
Difficulty
Easy Growth rate: Slow
Height
4–8 in (10–20 cm)
Water
72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6–7.5
Leaf color
  • Green
Propagation
Runners, Rhizome division
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne undulata

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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    1 Plant

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    $5.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
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    $12.99Checked Nov 14, 2026

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  • Cryptocoryne undulata rosette with strongly wavy leaves in a home aquarium
    Cryptocoryne undulata rosette with strongly wavy leaves in a home aquarium

Questions

Does Cryptocoryne undulata need strong light?

Cryptocoryne undulata grows in low or medium light.

Does Cryptocoryne undulata need CO₂?

No. Cryptocoryne undulata grows without added CO₂.

Where does Cryptocoryne undulata go in the tank?

Cryptocoryne undulata is used in the midground.