๐ฟ 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...
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.
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne beckettii
Common Name: Crypt Beckettii
Family: Araceae
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Rosette plant
Tank Position: Midground / Background in nano tanks
Height: 10โ20 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
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: 6.0โ7.5
Temperature: 22โ28ยฐC
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Lab-grown and 100% clean
Free from algae, snails, and parasites
Perfect for new setups or shrimp-friendly tanks
Faster adaptation to underwater growth
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
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
๐ก 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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