{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-petchii-in-terracotta-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Petchii In Terracotta Pot | Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Petchii is the smaller, more refined form of Cryptocoryne beckettii - a compact rosette of olive-brown leaves with violet undersides that suits nano tanks and tight midground spots. Supplied established in a terracotta pot, so it can even be moved between tanks without disturbing the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to Sri Lanka, where the beckettii group grows in shaded, swift-flowing streams and seasonally flooded ground. In the aquarium it wants what all crypts want: a mature, stable tank, nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and to be left in one spot once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, gently wavy leaves of 10–15 cm in dark green to olive-brown with a distinctive purple-violet underside; the whole plant tops out around 10–15 cm. The potted plant is close to adult size on arrival. As with all crypts, older leaves may melt after the move - new submersed growth follows from the roots within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant in small tanks and a foreground-to-midground transition in larger ones. Plant groups 5 cm apart and let runners fill in. You can plant it pot and all (the terracotta can be hidden behind hardscape) or remove the pot for a natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither sink the terracotta pot directly into the substrate or gently remove pot and any wool, then plant with the crown exposed. Propagates by runners; separate plantlets once they have several leaves and replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 needed (though it accelerates growth), and root tabs or nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Keep it at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderately soft to hard water. Slow-growing, so avoid intense light over lean tanks and keep grazers to manage leaf algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne Petchii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–18 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano tanks, community tanks, low-tech setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful fish - tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis - along with shrimp and snails, none of which bother crypts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid frequent replanting and swings in water parameters, both of which trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234108064035,"sku":"BA9305","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Crypt._Petchii_Cryptocoryne_beckettii.jpg?v=1781487614","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-petchii-in-terracotta-pot","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}