Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Tropica’ is a fairly common and easy plant to grow, especially if given the right conditions. I originally purchased this plant about a year ago when I first started collecting aquatic plants and was amazed at how gorgeous the veining is on the plant for such a common Cryptocoryne.
Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Tropica’ will display it’s veins under higher light (60+ PAR) and a very nutrient rich substrate; I like to keep all my plants in an extremely nutrient rich substrate in order to cut back on manual liquid dosing/fertilization.
For any beginner aquatic plant enthusiasts this is a perfect plant for those looking to add a bit of ‘flare’ to their aquarium without having to purchase an expensive plant.
As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts I’ll continue to also add the conditions in which the plant is kept; like the previous two plants (E. Tenellus and C. Tonkinensis) this one is also in my 37 gallon high tech aquarium so the conditions are the same:
PH- 7.4 at night, 6.5 during the day when CO2 is on.
Temperature- 74-76
Lighting- 30″ Dual bulb T5HO – 6700k and Rosette bulb (7 hours per day). 24″ Dual bulb T5HO – 6700k and Rosette bulb (2 hours per day during the middle of the 7 hour lighting period)
Filtration- Marineland C220 Canister Filter
Substrate- Flourite Dark, Flourite Red, Flourite Black Sand, Muriate of Potash, Dolomite, Mineralized Top Soil, and Natural red clay from the earth.
Water Changes- X 1 a week
Dosing- Alternate Micro and Macro ( 1 day Micro, 1 Day Macro, etc)
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