🌿 All About Cryptocoryne 'Sindoor' – Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne 'Sindoor' is a rare and striking aquarium plant, admired for its unique red-pinkish hues that resemble traditional Indian "sindoor" (vermilion), hence the name. This cultivar is a favorite among aquascapers looking for color variation in the midground or foreground without needing intense lighting or CO₂. Available as a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it ensures a clean, disease-free, and algae-free introduction to any planted tank.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. 'Sindoor'

• Type: Rosette

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Slow to medium

• Color: Vibrant reddish to sindoor-like pink under proper lighting

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 8–15 cm

• Leaf Shape: Ovate to slightly lanceolate, smooth to mildly wavy

• Color Range: Deep green to reddish-pink or sindoor red

• Growth Form: Compact rosettes, spreads via runners

• Ideal Layout Use: Foreground highlight or midground filler

💧 Tank Requirements

• Light: Medium to high (enhances reddish tones)

• CO₂: Optional but recommended for best color and growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aquasoil or root tabs help)

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

🧪 Growow TC Plant Benefits

• 100% sterile – no snails, algae, or pathogens

• Healthy root system and vibrant new growth

• Multiple plantlets per cup for propagation

• Shrimp- and nano-safe

🌟 Why Choose Crypt 'Sindoor'?

• Stunning and uncommon coloration for contrast

• Grows steadily in a wide range of tank conditions

• Perfect for natural, Dutch, or color-focused layouts

• Low maintenance – great for beginners and collectors alike

• Does well even in low-tech aquariums

🧩 Aquascaping Tips

• Combine with green crypts (wendtii, lucens) or moss for color contrast

• Looks beautiful in nature-style layouts among rocks or wood

• Avoid moving frequently once planted – crypts prefer stability

• Patience is key: it may take a few weeks to show true color

💡 Note: Like most Cryptocoryne, 'Sindoor' may experience “crypt melt” after initial planting. This is normal and regrowth will begin from the root base once settled.