ADA CRYPTOCORYNE SPIRALIS ‘RED’ IC195

Description

DIFFICULTY: EASY

CO2: LOW

LIGHT: HIGH, MEDIUM

AREA: BACKGROUND, MIDGROUND

• New Cryptocoryne form from India
• Dark brown-red, strongly wavy, narrow leaves
• Decorative plant for the midground

This form of Cryptocoryne spiralis from India is still hardly known in Europe. In its submerged form it develops dark brown-red, strap-like leaves with ruffled edges, somewhat resembling those of Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae. Until now little information is available about this Cryptocoryne; apparently it reaches a moderate size and is recommendable for the midground, in smaller aquariums also for the foreground.

As well as other narrow-leaved Cryptocorynes, this plant should get at least medium lighting, and a nutrient-rich substrate is recommendable.