Cryptocoryne Wilisii

🌿 Plant Profile

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

🍃 Appearance

• Narrow, slightly curved green leaves
• Forms a compact rosette close to the substrate
• Smaller and finer than many other Cryptocoryne species
• Creates a soft, natural “grass-like” crypt look

💡 Aquarium Requirements

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

🌱 Care Tips

• Avoid moving frequently (may cause crypt melt)
• Grows slowly but becomes stable over time
• Very good for low-tech aquariums
• Prefers stable water conditions

⚠️ Crypt Melt

• New leaves may melt after planting
• New growth replaces old leaves once adapted

✂️ Propagation

• Produces runners from the root system
• New plants can be separated once established

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Foreground to midground plant
• Excellent for nano tanks and natural aquascapes
• Works well with moss, Anubias, and driftwood layouts
• Provides shelter for shrimp and fry

⭐ Summary

• Compact and easy Cryptocoryne
• Good for beginners and small tanks
• Natural look for foreground planting