Cryptocoryne Wendtii Mioya

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne mioya

• Common Name: Mioya Crypt

• Origin: Native to Southeast Asia, specifically Sri Lanka

• Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 inches)

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

• Care: Easy to moderate; suitable for aquarists with some experience

• Light: Low to moderate

• CO₂: Not required; optional CO₂ can boost growth

• Propagation: Rhizome division — separate sections of the rhizome and replant them

• Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Care Notes

• Leaf Texture: Cryptocoryne mioya features long, lance-shaped leaves that are a rich green with slightly wavy edges. This plant's color and shape make it stand out in an aquarium.

• Placement: Best used in the midground or foreground of aquariums, as it remains compact and does not grow too tall, making it perfect for smaller aquariums or densely planted setups.

• Water Conditions: Prefers soft to moderately hard water and does well in temperatures between 22–28°C (72–82°F).

• Lighting: Tolerates low to moderate lighting. It can survive in low-light conditions but will grow faster and look healthier in brighter, indirect light.

• CO₂: Not necessary, but adding CO₂ can encourage faster growth and healthier foliage, particularly in tanks with lower light.

• Fertilization: Regular fertilization, especially root tabs, will benefit the plant, though it can survive in lower-nutrient environments.

• Algae: Due to its moderate growth rate, Cryptocoryne mioya is not typically prone to algae issues, but keeping the lighting moderate and the water conditions stable will help prevent any algae overgrowth.