Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia

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A stunning example of a fascinating species, Cryptocoryne. The leaves of the plant bear a resemblance to the tropical plant pontederia, which is how the plant got its name. The underside of its light green, heart-shaped leaves, which have an elongated tip, is veined in pink and red. In an aquarium, a bush’s height is between 20 and 25 cm. The middle ground should be occupied by Cryptocoryne. It can be cultivated in any size aquarium. The plant has become fairly common among hobbyist aquarists in recent years. It doesn’t require a lot of maintenance conditions. grows uniformly all year long.

22 to 28 °C is the ideal water temperature for maintaining cryptocoryne. It can withstand temperature drops to 18 °C with ease. It thrives in temperatures that are close to 28 °C. The ideal range for water hardness is 6 to 20 °. Softer water causes unstable growth. Water with a hardness of less than 4 °C shortens the lifespan of old leaves because it makes the plant more vulnerable to cryptocoryne disease. Water should have a neutral or slightly alkaline active reaction. Cryptocoryne is not tolerant of pH changes or abrupt variations in water when it is acidic.

The plant does not have any special requirements for the nature of lighting. It grows well both in bright and moderate lighting, tolerates long-term shading well, but its leaves lengthen, the color fades, the veins of the leaf lose their pink color. Natural light is very useful, but its excess can lead to the overgrowth of cryptocoryne algae, which it is very afraid. Fluorescent lamps of the LB type are quite suitable for artificial lighting, which are best used in combination with incandescent lamps. The power of the lighting can vary widely and is selected individually. The adequacy of lighting can be judged by the appearance of the plant. The duration of daylight should be at least 12 hours.

Rich, organically fertile soil is preferred by cryptocorynes. Add peat, clay, and aquarium silt to the newly created soil beneath the roots. The substrate’s characteristics are not very important. When there are both big and small particles in the soil, the plant grows well. Mother bushes have a very well-developed root system, so the soil layer should be sufficiently thick—roughly 6 to 7 cm.

Mineral fertilizers can be applied to the plant during its fast growth and reproduction period. Microelements and nitrogen fertilizers—urea is the preferred option—should receive special attention.

Only vegetatively reproduces in aquariums, growing new plants from ground root cuttings of Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia. Cryptocoryne does not form very dense thickets because daughter plants tend to appear at a considerable distance from the mother plant. A new location can be chosen for young plants once they have formed two or three leaves.

In a humid greenhouse, the plant grows far better than it would in an aquarium, producing a large number of daughter plants and blooms. The temperature of the air and water can range from 24 to 30 °C. The soil needs special attention; it needs to be sufficiently nutrient-rich and can contain peat, humus, and turf soil. Mineral additions in tiny amounts are also beneficial.

Externally, aquatic and paludarium-grown cryptocoryne are very similar. Without any prior adaptation, a plant grown in an airy environment can be put in an aquarium.

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