{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica","description":"\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Wendtii Brown has slightly wavy, sometimes dimpled leaves that take on a deep, dark brown color under good lighting — a striking contrast against green water trumpets. Like other Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne, it tolerates hard water well, making it a good pick for cichlid tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required (recommended for faster growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required, but recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Medium (approx. 20-50 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso available Potted and as Tissue Culture (see related listings). Note: correcting a data error found on this listing, which had this species mislabeled as endemic to Borneo — Cryptocoryne wendtii is native to Sri Lanka.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into quality substrate. Crypts dislike being moved once established — pick a spot and leave it. To propagate, cut off new plantlets growing from the mother rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55112975417568,"sku":"PLA15360","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/files\/Crypt_Wendtii_Brown_3625_600x_9109328c-dccc-4501-9cf7-9f5617c0b0aa.jpg?v=1738987292","url":"https:\/\/natureaquariums.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica","provider":"Nature Aquariums USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}