Crypt Axelrodi Live Aquatic Plant

Crypt Axelrodi Live Aquatic Plant

Cryptocoryne axelrodi, also known as Cryptocoryne undulata, is a decorative plant native to Sri Lanka with narrow leaves and a greenish-brown color. It is a member of the Cryptocoryne wendtii and C. beckettii species and can grow in almost all water types.

Like other crypts, Cryptocoryne Axelrodiisgreat for beginner hobbyists due to its ease in keeping and low care requirements. If grown in good aquarium substratel, the plant can feed through the roots and grow quickly without the need for high light, CO2 or fertilizer dosing. However, the addition of CO2 and good lighting will result in healthier, more robust growth. Crypts can be grown emersed or submerged. Propagate by splitting the rhizome or cutting off new growth and replanting.

Features:

• Great for low-light and low-tech setups
• Narrow leaves
• Excellent mid-ground plant
• Greenish-brown colour
• One of the less common types of crypts

Please note that this plant is sold in a pot, if the plant starts to outgrow the pot we will have to remove the plant from the pot, and will be shipped without a pot, size of the plant will vary depending on season/time of year.

Photo for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style