Common Name: Crypt Albida Red
Crypt Albida Red is a super rare Cryptocoryne originating from Southeast Asia, with thin, narrow red leaves featuring striped markings similar to Crypt Nuri. This aquarium plant is extremely hard to come by and is considered a seasonal item. Grown in-vitro as a tissue culture, this cup arrives free of pests, algae, and snails.
| Skill Level |
Expert |
| CO2 |
Required |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Yes — quality aquarium soil recommended for best growth |
| Type |
Rooted (Crypt) — Tissue Culture |
| Max Height |
2-3" |
| Placement |
Foreground / Midground |
| Light Level |
Medium to High (approx. 60-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka |
| Other |
Family: Araceae. pH 6-7.5. Temperature 75-82°F. Slow grower; seasonal availability. |
Care & Planting: Rinse tissue-culture gel off before planting. Cryptocoryne prefer not to be moved once planted — avoid relocating them if possible.
A note on "crypt melt": Cryptocoryne are well known for shedding their leaves after being moved, replanted, or exposed to a sudden change in water parameters. This is normal — new, better-adapted leaves typically regrow within a few weeks once the plant settles in. Don't panic if it happens; just maintain stable conditions and give it time to recover.
