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Cryptocoryne moehlmannii

Cryptocóryne moehlmánnii

Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Background
Midground
Specimen Plant

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-28°C(opt: 23.5°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Cryptocoryne moehlmannii resembles Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia, both originating from western Sumatra. They differ primarily by their inflorescence characteristics, with C. moehlmannii's leaf undersides and stalks being light green in color, unlike the reddish brown found in C. pontederiifolia. This species has similar demands and uses in aquarium hobby as C. pontederiifolia.

Cryptocoryne moehlmannii

Growth Rate

Slow

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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