Cryptocoryne Undulatus UNS Tissue Culture

Plant Profile

Cryptocoryne undulata has smooth, remarkably sleek leaves with subtly wavy edges. Under aquarium lighting, its reflective foliage shifts effortlessly from a vibrant emerald green to warm bronze and deep reddish hues. Native to seasonal riverbanks and flowing streams of Sri Lanka, this low-maintenance plant brings polished elegance to your midground zones. As with all crypt plants, it can be sensitive to sudden parameter shifts and strongly objects to being relocated once planted.

Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• Smooth, glossy green-to-bronze leaves with subtly ruffled edges add texture.
• Can be grown emersed in high-humidity setups, where mature plants may produce flowering spathes.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
• Use fine-tip pinsettes to push roots deep into quality aquarium soil as Crypt species are heavy root feeders.
• Insert root tab fertilizers if using an inert substrate like sand or gravel to supply essential subterranean nutrients.
• Inject pressurized CO2 for faster growth and fuller foliage density, though not required for long-term health.
• Choose a permanent spot from day one; moving an established plant will likely trigger leaf loss.
• Crypt species can be grown emersed in high-humidity setups or submerged in aquariums. Propagate by splitting the rhizome or replanting new growth shoots.
• Don't discard the plant if leaves dissolve early on; see our guide to managing Cryptocoryne melt to help your plant recover smoothly.

Quick Facts

Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I prepare this tissue culture plant?

Rinse away the nutrient gel under lukewarm water to prevent algae or mold blooms, separate the plant mass into smaller portions, and plant directly into substrate using fine-tip pinsettes.

2. How do I help my Cryptocoryne recover if it melts?

Trim away dissolving leaves, maintain stable water parameters, and leave the root system undisturbed so it can rebuild new foliage. Check our guide to managing Cryptocoryne melt for full recovery steps.

3. Should I use root tabs or liquid fertilizers?

Root tabs are best. Cryptocoryne species are heavy root feeders that draw primary nutrition from the substrate rather than the water column.