Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf colour and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.

Plant info

Type:	Rosulate
Origin:	Asia
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:	Medium
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:	10 - 15+
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:	Low
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :	Low
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.

 

The easy plants

• These plants can thrive and grow well in low-light aquariums.

• CO2 supply is recommended because the CO2 supply, despite the low light, ensures the growth of the plants.

• The time expenditure per week is less than ½ hour because the plants grow slowly.

• Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use.