Cryptocoryne Beckettii Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne beckettii in Vitro Culture® – Hardy, Bronze-Toned Crypt for Natural Aquascapes

Cryptocoryne beckettii is a classic and dependable aquarium plant loved for its rich bronze to olive-green foliage, wavy leaf edges, and adaptable growth habit. Native to Sri Lanka, this low-maintenance Cryptocoryne species is ideal for the foreground or midground of a planted aquarium, bringing warmth and natural texture to a variety of aquascaping styles.

Now available in our premium Vitro Culture® bag, Cryptocoryne beckettii is grown in a sterile, vitamin-enriched gel or liquid medium using advanced Tissue Culture Technology. This ensures a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start, perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and low-tech or high-tech aquariums.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne beckettii

• Leaf Color: Varies from olive green to rich bronze with slightly undulating edges

• Growth Form: Compact rosette with moderate leaf height

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets

• Difficulty Level: Easy – great for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike

• Placement: Best for foreground to midground in most aquascape layouts

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium

• CO₂: Optional; improves growth rate and coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich planted substrate or root tabs encouraged

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• Adaptability: Transitions well from emersed to submerged growth

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Tissue Culture Grown: 100% free from algae, snails, and harmful pathogens

• Sterile Start: Perfect for sensitive species and clean aquascaping setups

• Long Shelf Life: Store unopened under light until ready to plant

• Easy to Handle: Just rinse, separate, and plant directly into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Natural Appeal: Earthy colors and subtle textures complement stone and wood layouts

• Low Maintenance: Minimal trimming needed; grows slowly and steadily

• Versatile Placement: Works well in nano tanks or larger scapes

• Reliable Performance: Thrives even in low-tech setups with basic care

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing a healthy portion of Cryptocoryne beckettii, ready to rinse, divide, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Coloration and growth form may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions.