• Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown
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Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown

Brown-toned wendtii — rich colour for foreground planting

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    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Europe/Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown' is one of the most popular and widely kept Cryptocoryne varieties, producing wavy, attractively textured leaves in a rich brown to bronze-brown tone. The colour is warmer and earthier than green Crypt varieties, making it particularly effective alongside driftwood and natural-style layouts. It's a medium-sized Crypt reaching 15–30cm depending on conditions.

    Low light, no CO2, planted in substrate. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate support good growth. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in the substrate and it will regrow. Once established it is vigorous and reliable, producing runners and forming dense colonies over time.

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. Foreground to midground positioning in most aquariums.
    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 wendtii Brown

    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.

    Is wendtii Brown a good beginner Crypt?

    Yes — wendtii is one of the most adaptable and reliable Cryptocoryne species. The Brown form is no more demanding than the green forms.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate are more important.

    What size does it reach?

    15–30cm depending on conditions and light. In lower light it tends to stay more compact.

    How do I plant it?

    Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It spreads via runners and forms a dense colony over time.