🌸 All About Cryptocoryne ‘Pink’ – Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne ‘Pink’ is a striking, rare hybrid appreciated for its subtle pink to rosy hues, making it a standout plant in any aquascape. Ideal for midground planting, it brings a splash of soft color and texture without overwhelming the natural balance of your layout. This variety is excellent for both low-tech and CO₂-enriched setups.

Supplied as a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it arrives sterile, algae-free, and pest-free, ensuring clean, healthy growth in your aquarium.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. ‘Pink’ (cultivar/hybrid)

• Common Name: Crypt Pink

• Growth Form: Rosette

• Position in Tank: Foreground to Midground

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Asia-based origin)

🌿 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 6–12 cm

• Leaf Color: Light green with shades of pink, blush, or rose tones (color deepens under stronger light and CO₂)

• Leaf Shape: Elongated, slightly wavy or smooth edges

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Propagation: By underground runners (clump-forming over time)

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to High (enhances pink coloration)

• CO₂: Optional, but helps intensify color and promote faster growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil (essential for Crypts)

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

🧪 Growow TC (Tissue Culture) Benefits

• 100% sterile and safe for shrimp or sensitive species

• Zero risk of algae, snails, or pathogens

• Contains multiple plantlets for cost-effective propagation

• Easy to acclimate, with strong root systems

🌟 Why Choose Cryptocoryne 'Pink'?

• Unique color tone not commonly found in Crypts

• Soft contrast to darker greens and reds in aquascapes

• Ideal for nano tanks, nature aquascapes, and Dutch layouts

• Easy to maintain once established – low melting risk

• Pairs beautifully with hardscape and moss

🧠 Aquascaping Suggestions

• Use in clusters to create a soft, warm patch in the midground

• Combine with Bucephalandra ‘Brownie Ghost’, Rotala green, or dark driftwood

• Add iron-rich root tabs to enhance pink pigmentation

• Maintain stable conditions to avoid Crypt melt during adaptation

💡 Pro Tip: Crypt 'Pink' shows its best color in stable, CO₂-rich tanks with gentle but consistent lighting. Avoid drastic water parameter swings.