Cryptocoryne wendtii Sreepadma Sindoor – TC Cup
Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
🌱 Scientific Overview
Cryptocoryne wendtii Sreepadma Sindoor is a distinctive cultivated variety of Cryptocoryne wendtii, valued for its rich reddish to deep copper coloration and elegant leaf texture. The leaves may display tones ranging from dark red and bronze to reddish-brown, depending on lighting intensity and aquarium conditions. This variety adds depth and warmth to planted aquariums and is especially appreciated for its stable growth and refined appearance.
The plant belongs to the Araceae family and is widely used in aquascaping for creating natural color contrast and visual balance among green aquatic plants.
🧪 Tissue Culture Technology – TC Cup
This plant is produced using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring:
- A completely sterile and pest-free plant
- Free from snails, algae, and chemical residues
- Safe for shrimp, fish, and sensitive aquatic species
- Clean and healthy plantlets in each cup
- Reliable adaptation after planting
🌍 Natural Habitat
Cryptocoryne wendtii originates from Sri Lanka, where it naturally grows along riverbanks and slow-moving freshwater streams under stable tropical conditions. This explains its strong adaptability and tolerance to a wide range of aquarium environments.
🎨 Appearance and Form
- Leaf Color: Deep red, copper, to reddish-brown
- Leaf Shape: Broad leaves with gently wavy margins
- Growth Pattern: Rosette plant
- Expected Height: Approximately 10–20 cm
📍 Ideal Placement in the Aquarium
- Placement: Foreground to midground
- Suitable for small and medium-sized aquariums
- Used as a natural color accent and focal plant
- Integrates well in nature-style and Dutch-style aquascapes
💡 Lighting Requirements
- Lighting: Low to medium
- Stronger lighting enhances red and copper tones
- Lower light results in darker, more subdued coloration
🌬️ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
- Not required
- CO₂ supplementation improves growth speed and leaf fullness
- Suitable for both low-tech and high-tech aquariums
🌿 Suitable Substrate
- Prefers nutrient-rich aquarium soil
- Active substrates support healthy root development
- Root fertilizers are beneficial in less nutrient-rich substrates
🧂 Fertilization and Nutrition
- Absorbs nutrients mainly through its root system
- Benefits from balanced macro and micro nutrients
- Stable nutrition helps maintain strong coloration and leaf structure
🌡️ Water Parameters
- Ideal Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Performs best under stable water conditions
✂️ Planting Instructions
- Remove the plant from the TC cup
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel residue
- Divide into small individual plantlets
- Plant gently into the substrate
- Leave sufficient spacing between plants
🔁 Growth and Maintenance
- Slow to moderate growth rate
- Does not require frequent trimming
- Old or damaged leaves can be removed when necessary
- Very stable once established
⚠️ Important Notes
- Temporary leaf melt may occur during initial acclimation
- Color intensity varies with lighting and nutrient availability
- Avoid sudden changes in water parameters
🏷️ Quick Product Information
- Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii Sreepadma Sindoor
- Product Type: Aquatic plant – Tissue Culture
- Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
- Placement: Foreground / Midground
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
