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Cryptocoryne walkeri
Cryptocoryne walkeri
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Cryptocoryne walkeri is a hardy, adaptable rosette plant with elongated green to bronze leaves and reddish-brown stems. It develops into a full clump over time and is well suited to the foreground or midground of planted aquariums.
Plant Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO₂ | Not required; beneficial |
| Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
| Placement | Foreground / Midground |
| Substrate | Recommended |
| Fertilizer | Root tabs + liquid fertilizer |
| Propagation | Runners / daughter plants |
| Growth Form | Rosette |
| Best Placement | Planted in substrate |
Planting & Care
Plant Cryptocoryne walkeri with the roots fully covered while keeping the crown just above the substrate. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs will support strong root development.
Like other Cryptocoryne species, it may experience Crypt melt when moved to a new aquarium or when water conditions change significantly. Once established, it will typically produce new leaves and form a dense clump.
Key Features
- Green to bronze foliage
- Attractive reddish-brown stems
- Hardy and adaptable
- Moderate growth rate
- Excellent foreground or midground plant
- CO₂ optional
- Benefits from root feeding
- Propagates through runners
