| Management number | 235207977 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | $6.80 | Model Number | 235207977 | ||
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Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf colour and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.
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Type: |
Rosulate |
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Origin: |
Asia |
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Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. |
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Growth rate: |
Medium |
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Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
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Height: |
10 - 15+ |
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Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. |
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Light demand: |
Low |
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The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
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CO2 : |
Low |
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A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. |
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The easy plants
These plants can thrive and grow well in low-light aquariums.
CO2 supply is recommended because the CO2 supply, despite the low light, ensures the growth of the plants.
The time expenditure per week is less than ½ hour because the plants grow slowly.
Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use.
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