Description
A classic amongst the Cryptocorynes. The Yellow Water Trumpet from Sri Lanka was originally called Cryptocoryne lutea. It is named after its yellow spathe that develops when the plant grows emersed. This medium-sized Cryptocoryne is as easy as its close relatives C. wendtii und C. beckettii.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Time-tested popular Crypt
Green to brownish hues
Rather upright growth habit
Synonyms
Cryptocoryne lutea Alston
Complete Botanical Name
Cryptocóryne wálkeri Schott
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
easy
Growth
slow
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
15-29℃
Carbonate Hardness
1-18 dKH
Propagation
Runners, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
