Cryptocoryne Clliata

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific name: Cryptocoryne ciliata
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Aquatic / semi-aquatic rosette plant
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

🍃 Appearance

• Long, ribbon-like green leaves
• Leaves can grow quite tall compared to other Crypts
• Forms a rosette from a central root system
• Natural swamp and riverbank look

💡 Aquarium Requirements

• 💡 Light: Low to medium (very adaptable)
• 🌡️ Temperature: 22–30°C
• 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5 (tolerates slightly brackish conditions)
• 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred

🌱 Care Tips

• Do not disturb roots often (Crypts may “melt” when moved)
• Once established, grows steadily and becomes hardy
• Prefers stable water conditions
• Can adapt to low-tech tanks

⚠️ Crypt Melt (Important)

• New plants may lose leaves after planting
• This is normal; new growth will replace them
• Avoid frequent relocation

✂️ Propagation

• Produces runner plants from the base
• Small baby plants can be separated once mature

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Midground to background plant
• Excellent for natural river or swamp-style aquariums
• Pairs well with driftwood and Anubias
• Good shelter for fish and shrimp

⭐ Summary

• Hardy once established
• Unique long-leaf Crypt compared to common types
• Great for natural, jungle-style tanks