Description
Cryptocoryne axelrodi Tissue Culture
A compact Cryptocoryne supplied in clean tissue culture for planted freshwater aquariums, suited to natural-looking foreground and midground planting.
Quick Facts
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Scientific name: Cryptocoryne axelrodi
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Placement: Foreground to midground
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Growth: Slow to moderate
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Light: Low to medium
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CO₂: Optional
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Is this for you?
A good choice if you want a relatively compact crypt for a lower-energy planted aquarium or a natural transition around wood and rock.
Why choose it?
Cryptocoryne are valued for their rosette growth, textured leaves and ability to perform without the intense lighting demanded by many carpeting and red plants.
Benefits
- Compact rosette form
- Suitable for lower-light planted aquariums
- Works well around hardscape
- Clean tissue-culture starting material
Care made simple
Rinse off the culture gel, divide into small plantlets and plant the roots into the substrate while keeping the crown above the substrate surface. Once planted, avoid repeatedly moving established crypts. Root nutrition is beneficial.
What You'll Receive
One tissue-culture cup. The number and size of plantlets naturally vary between cultures.
Pairs perfectly with
Combine with Anubias, Bucephalandra, mosses and taller Cryptocoryne for a layered low-to-medium-light aquascape.
NTA Insight
Crypts can shed or 'melt' leaves after being moved into a new aquarium. That does not automatically mean the plant is dead. If the roots and crown remain healthy, new submerged leaves can emerge once the plant adapts.
FAQ
Does it need CO₂?
No. Added CO₂ can improve growth but is not essential in a stable aquarium.
Why are the leaves melting after planting?
Cryptocoryne commonly react to environmental change by losing older leaves. Keep the crown healthy and conditions stable while new growth develops.
Should I bury the whole plant?
No. Plant the roots but avoid burying the crown deeply.