• Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
  • Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
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Cryptocoryne beckettii

Popular small Crypt — robust and adaptable

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Cryptocoryne beckettii is a small, adaptable Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne that has earned its place as one of the hobby's most reliable foreground Crypts. The slightly wavy leaves are green on the upper surface and purplish-brown beneath, and the plant typically stays compact at 10–20cm — ideal for foreground to midground use in most aquariums.

It tolerates a wider range of conditions than most Crypts: low light, no CO2, and quite forgiving of variations in temperature and water hardness. Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate support the best growth. Like all Crypts, temporary leaf melt can follow being moved — leave the rhizome in place and new growth will appear.

Plant roots in the substrate without burying the crown. It spreads steadily via runners once established.
Plant Sizes

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

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Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur
Cryptocoryne beckettii Aquafleur

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What is 'crypt melt'?

When moved to a new environment, Cryptocoryne sometimes dissolve their leaves. This is normal — leave the rhizome in place and new leaves will regrow within a few weeks.

Why is beckettii considered one of the easiest Crypts?

It tolerates a wider range of water conditions than most Cryptocoryne — including variations in temperature, pH, and hardness — making it more forgiving for beginners.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows well without CO2. Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs support good growth.

How small does it stay?

Typically 10–20cm — a compact species well suited to foreground to midground positioning.

How do I plant it?

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