Cryptocoryne lucens - Narrow-leaved Cryptocoryne nevelli
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Product information "Cryptocoryne lucens - Narrow-leaved Cryptocoryne nevelli"
Cryptocoryne lucens
| max. growth height | 10 - 20 cm | Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitability | NanoCube, community aquarium and aquascaping | Type | Rosette plant |
| family | Araceae | Genus | Cryptocoryne |
| Propagation | Stolons | Growth rate | slow |
| pH | 5 - 8 | Water hardness | 0 - 20 °dh |
| Notes | Easy to care for and undemanding | ||
Cryptocoryne lucens is easy to care for and simple to cultivate. The plant produces narrow and pure green leaves. With a growth height of 10 - 20 cm, it is well suited for the foreground. It grows quite slowly, so the care requirements are low. As with many rosette-forming plants, only outer and older leaves are removed.
However, complete pruning is also possible and promotes the growth of a dense plant population. The plants are cut approx. 2 - 3 cm above the substrate.
| Aquarium: | Community aquarium, Landscape/Aquascaping, Nano aquarium |
|---|---|
| Genus: | Cryptocoryne |
| Growth: | slowly |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Properties: | Rosette plants |
| Stand: | In the foreground |
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