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Cryptocoryne spiralis var. spiralis

Cryptocóryne spirális

Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Background
Midground
Specimen Plant

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-30°C(opt: 25.5°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Description

Cryptocoryne spiralis is a water trumpet native to the Asian mainland, specifically found in southern India and Bangladesh. It grows on riverbanks, temporarily flooded wetlands, and rice paddies, where it's considered a weed. The species name refers to its inflorescence's spiralling spathe blade, which can have up to five turns. The species is variable, with two recognized varieties (var. spiralis and var. cognatoides) and intermediate forms.

Cryptocoryne spiralis var. spiralis

Growth Rate

Medium

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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