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🌿 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 COβ‚‚. Available as a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it ensures a clean, disease-free, and algae-free introduction to any planted tank.


πŸ” 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


πŸ’§ Tank Requirements

  • Light: Medium to high (enhances reddish tones)

  • COβ‚‚: Optional but recommended for best color and growth

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

  • Water Parameters:

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Temperature: 22–28Β°C

    • Hardness: Soft to moderate


πŸ§ͺ 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


πŸ’‘ Note: Like most Cryptocoryne, 'Sindoor' may experience β€œcrypt melt” after initial planting. This is normal and regrowth will begin from the root base once settled.

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