TC Cryptocoryne lutea

General Information 

 

Cryptocoryne Lutea’s dense foliage makes best suited for planting in the midground area of your tank. (For 

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Like most Cryptocoryne species, this plant prefers stable water conditions, so be sure to test regularly. 

You will find its preferred water conditions on the left. 

 

Over time, Cryptocoryne Lutea will develop lush green leaves. You can use it as a filler around other 

feature plants when creating a planted aquarium. 

 

Once settled reproduction occurs quickly, as the plant 

will send out runners 

Due to its large root system, this is a root feeder, so 

use substrate fertilizers

 

Natural Range 

Sri Lanka 

 

Maximum Size 

15-20cm 

 

Water Quality 

• Temperature: 22°C - 26°C. 

• pH: 6.8 - 7.2 

• General Hardness: 100 - 150 ppm. 

 

Lighting 

Medium 

 

Foliage 

Long Pointed 

 

Tank Position 

Midground 

 

Growth speed 

Medium 

 

Ease of Keeping 

(1 = easy, 5 = difficult) 

2 

 

Planting Instructions 

• Take the plants from the bag. We recommend 

that you use long-handled Aquascaping 

Tweezers. 

 

• Carefully remove all the jelly by washing under 

a tap, or in a bowl with lukewarm water. 

 

• Individually plant into a substrate, taking care to 

only bury the roots