Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia

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$4.99
SKU: 243824
Manufacturer: That Fish Place

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Pontederiifolia has oval leaves on a long, thin stem. The underside of the leaf is slightly pinkish. These plants need a substrate rich in nutrients and should not be moved once established.

Plants from the Cryptocoryne genus are also often known simply as "Crypts". They are some of the oldest plants to the aquarium trade, having been kept since the dawn of the modern aquarium in the 17's. These plants have been known to crossbreed in the wild and hybrids are common as well as a number of variations to individual species.

Crypts can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Most tend to prefer water with a neutral to slightly higher pH and higher hardness but a few prefer slightly acidic water (pH under 7.). A few species can even survive in brackish (slightly salty) water. They can also grow emerged (out of the water) as well as completely submerged; emerged plants may produce a flower while submerged plants multiple using their root system.

Cryptocorynes are notorious for a condition known as "Crypt Rot" in which the leaves fall off and the plant appears to be "melting". This usually happens after the plant is transplanted or experiences another major change in its environment such as the transition between emerged and submerged growth or a swing in temperature or water chemistry. Though the leaves die off, the roots often survive and the plant may regrow over time.

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Specifications

Specifications
MPN
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NamePontederiifolia
Scientific NameCryptocoryne pontederiifolia
OriginSumatra
Plant pH6.0-8.0
Growth RateModerate
Light IntensityLow to Moderate
Water HardnessModerate to Hard
Temperature Range72-80
FlowersEmerged: white, red, and yellow
DifficultyEasy
Internal Id
36017

State Restrictions
Alaska
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Beautiful addition

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This crypt has a distinctive leaf shape and is easy to pick out among my other plants. I'm hoping it remains as healthy and attractive as it currently does. It's a nice addition to the plant life in my aquarium.