Cryptocoryne parva (In Vitro)
Specifications:
- Plant Name: Cryptocoryne parva (In Vitro)
- Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
- Origin: Asia
- Height: Approx. 3-10+ cm
- Light Requirement: Medium to high lighting for best growth
- CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
- Placement: Foreground
Overview:
Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest species in the Cryptocoryne family and is highly valued for its compact, grass-like appearance. Supplied in an in-vitro cup, this plant is grown in sterile laboratory conditions, ensuring it is free from pests, algae, and snails.
Its low-growing, tidy form makes it an excellent foreground plant for aquascapes, where it can create a subtle carpet effect over time. Cryptocoryne parva blends seamlessly into nature-style layouts and pairs beautifully with rocks and driftwood.
Care and Growth:
Cryptocoryne parva prefers stable aquarium conditions and moderate to high lighting to achieve healthy, compact growth. While CO₂ injection is not essential, supplementation significantly improves growth rate and helps the plant spread more efficiently. A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended for best results.
Like other Cryptocoryne species, this plant may experience “crypt melt” when first introduced to a new aquarium, but it will typically recover and produce new growth once established. Propagation occurs naturally through runners that spread across the substrate.
Key Features:
- Smallest Cryptocoryne species with a neat, grass-like form
- Ideal foreground plant for planted aquariums
- In vitro grown—free from pests, algae, and snails
- Slow-growing but forms a natural carpet over time
- Prefers stable conditions and nutrient-rich substrate
- Propagates via runners once established
Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.