Cryptocoryne lutea Hobbit

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Stock: 11 units in stock
Model: 30031
Origin: Sri Lanka

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Description

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Cryptocoryne lutea is one of the easiest Cryptocoryne species from Sri Lanka to care for. The new dwarf form, Hobbit, was isolated from a normal sized plant in the greenhouse and further propagated in the laboratory. Growing to a height of just a few centimetres, this Cryptocoryne is ideal for even the smallest aquaria. The growth rate is also significantly slower than that of the stem form. With good lighting, the leaves become a deep purplish-brown colour and make a nice contrast to other green foreground plants.

Understanding Crypt melt - all Cryptocoryne species require stable water parameter and light conditions. Once planted, Crypts should not be moved otherwise it can trigger what is called Crypt melt. If a Crypt has a significant change of environment (ph, kh , gh, lighting intensity or duration, root disturbance etc), Crypt melt can be triggered. The leaves start to disintegrate as the plant prepares for its new environment - DO NOT WORRY! Your plant will begin to grow back over the next 30 days (sometimes sooner, sometimes later) - it's still very much alive and busy getting ready for the growth of new leaves. In the meantime, any decaying leaves should be trimmed and recycled in a compost bin.

Customer reviews

by LORRAINE E.

29/3/2021

One of my favourites and as always arrived in excellent condition . It's slow growing as stated in description even when running co2. The test for me will be if they can establish in an occupied aquarium.... So far so good!

by Phillip K.

10/2/2021

Lovely little crypt, bought 2 pots and both in excellent condition when arrived. This crypt is small and compact perfect for the foreground of smaller aquariums

by Phillip K.

10/2/2021

Lovely little crypt, bought 2 pots and both in excellent condition when arrived. This crypt is small and compact perfect for the foreground of smaller aquariums

by Philip B.

15/3/2020

this is a really small plant , though very attractive. it arrived in perfect condition . There is always a risk with crypts of melt and loss of leaves , however there are signs of new leaves with the two I purchased so Im hoping they will settle well.

by Stephen G.

21/7/2019

A fabulous little Cryptocoryne doing well, and beginning to grow. Crytocorynes make a good choice as small decorative plants for the front of an aquarium.

by Clive C.

24/1/2019

Liked the look of this cryptocoryne for quite a while. It is small, but if you could describe a plant as having character then Hobbit is full of character !

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