{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is the bronze, hammered-leaf form of the most dependable crypt in the hobby, selected by the Tropica nursery in Denmark. It forms a low, dense rosette that thrives in the shaded midground spots where fussier plants sulk, and once settled it asks for very little. Sold established in a terracotta pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows in shaded streams and seasonally flooded riverbanks in Sri Lanka, rooted in rich mud beneath forest canopy. The aquarium equivalent is subdued to moderate light, a nutritious substrate and stable, warm water. Nursery plants are raised emersed, so expect a transition period as the plant swaps to its submerged foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, slightly ruffled leaves with a distinctive hammered texture in warm bronze to brown-green tones that deepen under stronger light. A mature submerged plant reaches roughly 15–25 cm tall and slowly widens into a clump. Like most crypts it may melt its old leaves after planting or a sudden change in conditions – leave the roots undisturbed and it regrows tougher submerged leaves within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic midground plant, at home tucked against wood or stone where its bronze tones contrast well with fine-leaved green plants. Space individual plants 5–8 cm apart and let clumps merge naturally. It tolerates shade from taller plants better than almost anything else, so use it to fill awkward, dimmer corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe terracotta pot can be placed straight in the tank, or remove the plant, tease off any rockwool and plant it in the substrate with the crown just above the surface. Push a root tab in nearby. It propagates by runners; once daughter plants have a few leaves and their own roots they can be cut free and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 needed, and a nutritious substrate or root tabs since it feeds mainly through its roots. Keep water at 22–28 °C with a pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is slow, so keep it out of algae-prone bright spots and avoid replanting once established – moving crypts is the main trigger for melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropica Crypt, Bronze Wendtii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 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 (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °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\u003e3–15 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\u003eLow-tech and community aquariums from 40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids and shrimp all leave it alone, and its tough leaves shrug off most plant-pickers. A good choice for busy community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diggers and herbivores – goldfish, silver dollars, uaru and big cichlids – will uproot or eat it. Avoid frequent replanting and abrupt parameter swings, both of which trigger crypt 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":55234100658467,"sku":"AA1699","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Crypt._wendtii_tropica_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_Tropica.jpg?v=1781487615","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}