Plant in 5 cm pot.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf colour and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.
Type |
Rosulate
|
Origin |
Asia
|
Growth Rate |
Medium
|
Height |
10-15 + cm |
Light Demand |
Medium
|
CO2 |
Low |
Pots are brimming with plants and have lots of mass and healthy, well-developed roots. Most pots can be divided into several portions or individual plants which are planted separately.