🔥 All About Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Jwala’ – Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Jwala’ is a rare and exotic variant of the Cryptocoryne spiralis species, native to India, and prized for its striking reddish-brown leaves with curled or twisted spiral tips – hence the name ‘Jwala’, meaning flame in Sanskrit. This variety is ideal for aquascapers looking to add a natural wild look with unique texture and warm tones.

It’s available as a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, ensuring it is completely sterile, pest-free, and algae-free, perfect for sensitive aquariums.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Jwala’

• Common Name: Crypt Spiralis Jwala

• Plant Type: Rosette, rooted

• Tank Position: Midground to Background

• Origin: India

• Growth Habit: Upright with spiral-twisting leaf tips

🌿 Plant Features

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Leaf Color: Reddish-brown to bronze; sometimes greenish under low light

• Leaf Texture: Narrow, elongated, twisted, and slightly rough-edged

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Propagation: Via runners from base; spreads slowly in nutrient-rich substrate

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (brings out color and form)

• CO₂: Optional but boosts growth and color intensity

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil is essential (crypts are heavy root feeders)

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.2–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

🧪 Benefits of Growow TC Cup

• 100% sterile, pest and algae-free

• Multiple plantlets for propagation

• Adaptable to various aquascaping styles

• Clean start – no risk of snail or pest introduction

🌟 Why Choose Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Jwala’?

• Unique twisting spiral leaves – eye-catching and dynamic

• Indigenous Indian variety – rare and exotic in the hobby

• Tolerant of a wide range of conditions once established

• Excellent for natural, jungle-style, or biotope aquascapes

• Pairs beautifully with mosses, driftwood, and taller stem plants

🌱 Care Tips

• Avoid sudden changes in parameters to prevent crypt melt

• Trim off older leaves during planting to promote new growth

• Use root tabs or aquasoil for vibrant growth

• Allow space between plants for runners to spread

💡 Pro Tip: To enhance the reddish flame-like effect of the twisted leaves, grow it under full-spectrum lighting with iron-rich substrate or fertilizers.