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Cryptocoryne coronata

Cryptocóryne coronáta

Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Growth Rate

Slow

Usage

Cichlid-proof Plant
Background
Midground
Specimen Plant

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-28°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6-8

Nutrients

Description

Cryptocoryne coronata is a large water trumpet that resembles Cryptocoryne usteriana. It can be distinguished from the latter by its spathe characteristics. It has similar suitability as an aquarium plant to C. usteriana, but it is less commonly cultivated and not often traded.

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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