Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia

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Description

Plants height: 40–60 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Moderate to high

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Medium

Origin: Philippines

Position: Background

Care Tips: Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia is a large, elegant species with long, ruffled leaves, ideal for background planting in taller aquariums. It thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and benefits from consistent lighting and optional CO₂ supplementation. This plant adapts well but may melt when first introduced—stable water conditions encourage regrowth.