• Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
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Cryptocoryne moehlmannii

Elegant Crypt with narrow undulating leaves

£7.99
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    Quick Facts

    Common name:

    Origin: Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Cryptocoryne moehlmannii is an elegant Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne with narrow, undulating leaves that have a distinctive wavy, ribbon-like quality setting it apart from the broader-leaved Crypt species. It typically reaches 15–25cm in height and suits midground planting. A less commonly stocked Crypt with a more graceful, refined appearance than the more mainstream varieties.

    Low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate support good growth. Like all Crypts, it can experience temporary leaf melt when first moved — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will emerge once it has settled.

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It propagates via runners and will gradually form a small colony over time.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
    Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
    Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur
    Cryptocoryne moehlmannii Aquafleur

    Customers praised these aquatic plants for arriving healthy and well-packaged with minimal to no "crypt melt." Shoppers noted excellent growth in low-tech tanks, with leaves converting to "richer bronze colouration." Plants are "low maintenance" and "doing really well" in various setups. Fast delivery and quality packaging consistently mentioned.

    • Great looking plant with very low maintenance requirements. Started putting out new leaves.
    • Plants doing well with richer bronze colouration and more texture.
    • Arrived quickly in excellent condition. Extremely well packaged.
    • 5 stars: 14 (100%)
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    Pamela D.
    Review

    Arrived in quickly and in excellent condition. Was extremely well packaged. Haven't yet seen any melt, so very pleased. Would definitely buy from Aqua Essentials in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

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    Karl S.
    Review

    Great in the background. No melt. Doing well.

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    Adam W.
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    Nice healthy plants been in the tank a little over a week and is showing good submerged growth

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    Joanne H.
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    Arrived quickly ,good healthy looking plant.hasn't suffered from crypt melt so very pleased

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    Marc L.
    Review

    Plants arrived in excellent condition.
    The original leaves were quite slender and light green. The underwater converted leaves are longer and a richer bronze colouration with more texture.
    Plants doing well and looking really good.

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    Kris M.
    Review

    Arrived in perfect condition and very quickly!

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    Colin M.
    Review

    great service as usual .prompt delivery .plants were of the usual high quality

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    Clive C.
    Review

    Bought two very healthy looking plants. Good root system.
    No complaints, excellent service and well packaged.

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    Peter D.
    Review

    This is a great looking plant with very low maintenance requirements. Within days it had started putting out new leaves and has continued to grow in my low tech planted tank.

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    John M.
    Review

    Healthy plant,I\'ve used it for a nano tank with liquid carbon and fertiliser, aquael LED light, growing well with no melting at all. Recommend, as ideal for low tech tanks

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    Ron H.
    Review

    Good plant, densely packed in the pot. Teased the plants apart a little and now have a super little group of these crypts.

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    Muz P.
    Review

    Fast delivery, top quality and brilliant packaging. Wished I'd ordered more plans now!

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    STEPHEN B.
    Review

    lovely plants fast delivery great service as always

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    Ron H.
    Review

    Plant is doing really well. Up to the normal standard for AE.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What is 'crypt melt'?

    When moved, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal. Leave the rhizome in the substrate and new leaves will regrow.

    What makes moehlmannii distinctive?

    The narrow, ribbon-like undulating leaves have a more graceful, elegant appearance than the broader-leaved Crypt species — different from standard wendtii or affinis.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs make more difference.

    What size does it reach?

    Typically 15–25cm — midground positioning in most aquariums.

    Is it commonly available?

    Less so than mainstream Crypts like wendtii. Worth adding if you're building a diverse Cryptocoryne collection.