Description
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown' Tissue Culture
A hardy brown-bronze rosette plant supplied in clean tissue culture, ideal for adding warm colour and natural texture to low-tech and planted aquariums.
Quick Facts
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Scientific name: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown'
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Placement: 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
Is this for you?
A strong option for beginners or established planted tanks needing a dependable midground plant with warmer tones than standard green foliage.
Why choose it?
The bronze-brown leaves contrast well with bright green plants while retaining the forgiving nature that makes many C. wendtii forms popular aquarium plants.
Benefits
- Warm brown and bronze colour
- Handles lower-light conditions
- Does not require injected CO₂
- Useful around wood, stone and shaded areas
Care made simple
Rinse away the tissue-culture gel and divide into individual or small groups of plantlets. Plant the roots securely while leaving the crown exposed. Give the plant time to establish and avoid frequently uprooting it.
What You'll Receive
One tissue-culture cup. Plantlet number and size vary naturally.
Pairs perfectly with
Contrast it against Monte Carlo, Staurogyne repens or other fresh-green plants, or combine it with epiphytes for a shaded natural aquascape.
NTA Insight
Leaf colour varies with aquarium conditions. The word 'Brown' describes the cultivar, but the exact bronze, olive and brown tones you see will depend on lighting, nutrition and the age of the leaves.
FAQ
Can I grow it in low light?
Yes, although growth will generally be slower.
Does it need CO₂?
No. CO₂ can improve growth but is not required.
What is crypt melt?
Older leaves can deteriorate after a change in conditions. Maintain stable care and allow the crown to produce new adapted leaves.