Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'

This beautiful variety with the dark, hammered leaves is named after 'Tropica'. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water. See other Cryptocorynes for further information.

• Family - Araceae
  
• Continent - Asia
  
• Region - South-east Asia
  
• Country of origin - Sri Lanka
  
• Height - 6-10 cm
  
• Width - 8-12 cm
  
• Light requirements - low-very high
  
• Temperature - 20-30 °C
  
• Hardness tolerance -very soft-hard
  
• pH tolerance - 5,5-8
  
• Growth - medium
  
• Demands - very easy