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๐ŸŒฟ All About Cryptocoryne beckettii โ€“ Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne beckettii is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly aquatic plants in the aquarium hobby. With its broad, wavy-edged leaves and rich olive-brown to reddish coloration, it's a perfect midground or background rosette plant for natural-style and low-maintenance aquariums.

This species is hardy, adaptable, and slow-growing, making it ideal for both low-tech and high-tech setups.

As a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it is cultivated in a sterile, pest-free, and algae-free environment โ€” perfect for delicate aquascapes and shrimp tanks.


๐Ÿ” Quick Overview

  • Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne beckettii

  • Common Name: Crypt Beckettii

  • Family: Araceae

  • Origin: Sri Lanka

  • Type: Rosette plant

  • Tank Position: Midground / Background in nano tanks


๐ŸŒฑ Plant Features

  • Height: 10โ€“20 cm

  • Leaf Color: Olive green, brownish-red, or bronze under strong light

  • Leaf Shape: Lance-shaped with wavy edges

  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

  • Growth Form: Compact bush via basal runners

  • Propagation: Side shoots and underground runners

  • Mature Look: Clump of flowing, textured leaves adding depth


๐Ÿ’ง Tank Requirements

  • Lighting: Low to medium (higher light enhances red tones)

  • COโ‚‚: Not necessary, but improves coloration and growth rate

  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aqua soil or root tabs ideal)

  • Water pH: 6.0โ€“7.5

  • Temperature: 22โ€“28ยฐC

  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard


๐Ÿงช Growow Tissue Culture Advantages

  • Lab-grown and 100% clean

  • Free from algae, snails, and parasites

  • Perfect for new setups or shrimp-friendly tanks

  • Faster adaptation to underwater growth


๐ŸŒŸ Why Choose Cryptocoryne beckettii?

  • One of the easiest Crypts to grow

  • Beautiful earthy tones enrich the scape

  • Low-maintenance and highly resilient

  • Tolerates a wide range of water parameters

  • Suitable for beginners and professionals


๐Ÿง  Aquascaping Tips

  • Plant in small groups for a natural clumping effect

  • Combine with rocks or driftwood for contrast

  • Avoid frequent uprooting โ€” Crypts like to stay rooted

  • May experience Crypt melt after planting; regrowth usually follows

  • Looks excellent in Nature, Jungle, or Biotope-style aquariums


๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Use in the midground of large tanks or as a background in nano aquariums. Root tabs boost its color and overall health.


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