Cryptocoryne nevillii

Scientific name: Cryptocoryne nevillii

Family: Araceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.94 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7.4

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Runners

Origin (in the wild): Sri Lanka

How fast these plants grow: Slow

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Foreground

Family

Araceae

Origin

Asia; these are found in Sri Lanka.

Propagation

This plant will propagate itself by sending out runners from the mother plant. After a while, miniature plants will appear on the runners and these will soon develop roots. At this stage, the runner can be separated from the mother plant and the individual plants can be removed from the runner. They can now be placed in different placements in the aquarium.

Difficulty

Easy

Short Description

There has been many doubts about the origin of this plant and it is now considered to be a hybrid of Cryptocoryne willisii. Due to its hybridisation the leaves will vary, even on the same plant. They do require bright lighting but look magnificent at the front of the tank; they will be slow growing initially, but once established, will be easy to care for.