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Cryptocoryne keei

Cryptocóryne kéei

Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Low to High

Usage

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 27°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients


Description

Cryptocoryne keei is native to rivulets in Sarawak, West Malaysia, part of the island of Borneo. It has leaves that are strongly bulging.

Cryptocoryne keei
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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