Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' (trade form of C. wendtii)

C. wendtii selection from Sri Lanka with elongated red-brown leaves under water. Easy and undemanding.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightLow

CO₂Unknown

GrowthSlow

HeightUp to 25 cm

Temperature22–26 °C

WhereMiddle of the tank

Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)

FamilyAraceae

Native toSri Lanka (species C. wendtii; 'Red' is a selected form)

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

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Scientific nameAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' · Aquasabi: Cryptocoryne walkeri
FamilycorrectedFlowgrow plant database: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'braun'
Native rangecorrectedAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' · Flowgrow plant database: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'braun'
LightAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' · Aquarium Industries (AU wholesaler): Crypt. wendtii 'Red'
GrowthAquarium Industries (AU wholesaler): Crypt. wendtii 'Red'
Care levelAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'
HeightcorrectedAquarium Industries (AU wholesaler): Crypt. wendtii 'Red'
TemperaturecorrectedAquarium Industries (AU wholesaler): Crypt. wendtii 'Red' · Flowgrow plant database: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'braun'
Where to plantAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' · Aquarium Industries (AU wholesaler): Crypt. wendtii 'Red'
Water or land plantcorrectedFlowgrow plant database: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya' · Flowgrow plant database: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'braun'
AboutAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'
Care tipscorrectedAquasabi: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'