Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Cryptocoryne undulatus 'Red' brings sleek texture and rich reddish-bronze hues directly to your midground layout. Originating from the riverbanks and streams of Sri Lanka, this adaptable variety features smooth, wavy-edged foliage that shifts from deep olive green to warm bronze-red under aquarium lighting. As with all crypt plants, it can be sensitive to sudden parameter shifts and strongly objects to being relocated once planted. Given a permanent home in your substrate, however, its compact rosettes mature into a long-lasting accent that adds rich contrast to your aquascape.
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
- Bronze-red wavy foliage adds rich color depth and sleek texture to midground zones.
- 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!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocoryne undulatus 'Red' |
| Common Name(s) | Crypt Undulata Red, Crypt Undulatus Red |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type | Rosette / Root Feeder (Tissue Culture) |
| Height | 4–8" (10–20 cm) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional (Recommended to enhance growth speed and color intensity) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground Accent |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 72°F–82°F (22°C–28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Rhizome Division / Runner Offshoots |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I intensify the red coloration on Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red?
Providing moderate-to-high lighting alongside iron-rich substrate fertilization and CO2 injection will draw out deeper bronze and red pigmentation across the foliage.
2. What is the difference between Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red and standard Crypt Undulata?
While both display sleek, wavy leaves, Undulatus Red produces deeper reddish-bronze tones under good lighting compared to the predominantly olive-green foliage of the standard form.
3. Can Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red grow in low-tech aquariums?
Yes, it is extremely adaptable and thrives in low-tech setups with low-to-medium light, though foliage will lean more toward olive green with subtle bronze accents.