Cryptocoryne Wendtii Affinis Red TC CUP

Plants height: 10–25 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Low to Medium

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Slow to Medium

Origin: Sri Lanka

Position: Foreground to Midground

Care Tips: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Affinis Red' is a hardy and adaptable plant known for its beautiful reddish-bronze leaves and ruffled texture. It thrives in low to medium lighting, making it ideal for low-tech tanks. While CO₂ is not essential, it will encourage fuller growth and richer coloration. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, where its extensive root system can develop well. Avoid moving the plant once it’s established, as Crypts are prone to “Crypt melt,” a condition where the leaves die back after changes to their environment—though they typically regrow with time. This variety is perfect for creating texture and color contrast in the foreground to midground areas of the aquarium.