Tropica 109D Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya

Tropica 109D Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya

Tropica 109D Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya is a live aquarium plant grown by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It suits aquarists who want a slow-growing Cryptocoryne with red-brown, slightly hammered leaves, and a rare Sri Lankan variety of Cryptocoryne wendtii.

Key Benefits

• Distinctive red-brown, slightly hammered leaves add colour and texture to a planted aquarium.
• This variety of Cryptocoryne wendtii is found only in the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka, so it is a more unusual choice than a common Cryptocoryne.
• Leaves reach 20–35 cm (8–14") and the rosettes spread 15–30 cm (6–12") wide, giving a full, bushy presence once established.
• Slow growth means the plant keeps its shape over time and is unlikely to outgrow its spot quickly.
• Supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup, a format that comes from a controlled growing process.

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums where a red-brown foliage accent is wanted.
• Aquarists who like Cryptocoryne varieties and want a locality-specific form of Cryptocoryne wendtii.
• Tanks with enough room for leaves of 20–35 cm (8–14") and rosettes up to 30 cm (12") wide.

Temperature Notes

Many Cryptocorynes can grow at high temperatures. In the wild, this plant is found in streams with a temperature of more than 30 degrees C.

Specifications

• Product type: Live aquatic aquarium plant
• Supplied as: Tissue culture in closed cup
• Origin: Asia (river Mi Oya, Sri Lanka)
• Growth rate: Slow
• Height: 20 - 30+
• Leaf length: 20–35 cm (8–14")
• Rosette width: 15–30 cm (6–12")
• Leaf appearance: Red-brown, slightly hammered

What's Included

• Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya tissue culture in a closed cup (live aquatic aquarium plant)

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Cryptocoryne wendtii Mi Oya come from?
This variety of Cryptocoryne wendtii is found only in the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka. Its listed origin is Asia.

How big do the leaves and rosettes get?
The leaves grow to 20–35 cm (8–14") and the rosettes are 15–30 cm (6–12") wide. Allow for that spread when planning your layout.

How fast does it grow?
Growth is slow, so it builds up gradually rather than quickly filling a tank.

What does it look like?
It has characteristic red-brown, slightly hammered leaves, which set it apart from plain green Cryptocorynes.

Can it handle warm water?
Many Cryptocorynes can grow at high temperatures. In the wild, this plant is found in streams with a temperature of more than 30 degrees C.

Is this a real plant?
Yes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant, supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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