Cryptocoryne Wendtii Pink Flamingo
a rare and highly sought-after variety of Cryptocoryne, prized for its striking pink-toned foliage and elegant leaf shape. Grown fully submerged, these plants are already adapted to aquarium life and ready to thrive in your aquascape.
With its vibrant pink and blush tones, Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo makes a stunning midground focal point in planted tanks. Under higher lighting and with CO₂, the colours become even more intense – though it can also grow well in low-tech setups with a more muted pink hue.
This variant is grown locally under water, ensuring a smoother transition with less melt compared to emersed or tissue culture plants.
Key Features:
- Rare pink Cryptocoryne variant
- Submerged-grown for easier acclimation
- Ideal midground plant for aquascapes
- Intensifies in colour with strong light and CO₂
- Hardy and adaptable to most aquarium setups
Add a touch of rare colour and elegance to your aquascape with — one of the most beautiful crypts in the hobby.
Care Instructions
- Light Requirements: Moderate to high light; sufficient lighting is key for maintaining pink coloration.
- CO2: Strongly recommended to enhance color vibrancy and overall health.
- Nutrients: Requires nutrient-rich substrate and root tab supplementation for optimal growth.
- Placement: Foreground to mid-ground; space plants to allow for slow spreading.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
- Growth Rate: Slow-growing; minimal trimming required.