Description
A popular, undemanding crypt that originates from inundated forests on Sumatra island. It has broad, slightly heart-shaped leaves and differs from the very similar Cryptocoryne moehlmannii mostly by slightly reddish leaf undersides. The Pontederia-leaf water trumpet forms a dense stand by its underground runners. It's recommendable for the aquarium midground, in small tanks it can also be placed as a specimen plant.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Medium-sized broad-leaved crypt
Green to slightly brownish leaves
Easy to cultivate
Low light demands
Complete Botanical Name
Cryptocóryne pontederiifólia Schott
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
easy
Growth
slow
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
6-7
Temperature Tolerance
18-28℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Runners, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
