Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii

Description

Discounted due to melting leaves Easy to grow Low light Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii can be from any of the following varieties Wendtii Red, Wendtii Green, Tropica, or Undulata. No guarantees or requests can be accommodated to send specific varieties. The plant you receive will have already started going through the emerged to submerged growth conversion process. The roots are healthy and robust, while the leaves will be melting. Plant this in your tank per the normal directions below. Scientific Name: C ryptocoryne wendtii Native To: Asia Skill Level: Easy Placement: Midground Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart) CO 2 Requirement: None Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Root Tabs and Easy Green liquid fertilizer Propagation : Trim plantlet from runner or side shoot and replant ***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.*** How to Plant Cryptocoryne Wendtii 1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half. 2. Carefully remove the plant roots from the rock wool, and make sure to remove all the small, yellow fertilizer balls. Wash off any remaining debris. 3. Use planting tweezers or your fingers to push the roots of the crypt deeply into the substrate until they are completely buried. Pull out the plant slightly so that the crown (i.e., the base of the plant where all the leaves come out) is not covered with substrate. 4. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the plant at an angle or wrap a plant weight at the bottom of the plant to keep it anchored. 5. Make sure to add lots of root tabs if you’re using inert substrate or if your nutrient-rich substrate is depleted. How to Grow Cryptocoryne Wendtii — Cryptocoryne Wendtii care is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. — Why is my new cryptocoryne melting? Crypt plants are known to experience "crypt melt" where the leaves may melt when suddenly moved to a new environment. To help the plant recover faster and grow new leaves that are accustomed to your water parameters, leave the roots planted in the ground and make sure to provide nutrient-rich planted tank substrate or Easy Root Tabs . — Why is my Cryptocoryne Tropica turning yellow after it was growing so well? Crypt plants absorb lots of nutrients from the ground, so it may be a nutrient deficiency. If the leaves are yellowing and dying after a couple of months, please add more root tabs . — How to trim Cryptocoryne Tropica: If the crypt plant has dying or melting leaves, cut them off at the base of the leaf.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii worth the price?

A: Yes, Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii is a budget-friendly option priced at $4.99 USD. Although the leaves arrive melting as the plant transitions from emerged to submerged growth, it features healthy and robust roots, making it an affordable choice for those looking to establish a new plant in their aquarium.

Q: Is Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii easy to grow?

A: Yes, the Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii is classified as an easy skill level plant. It thrives in low light conditions of 10-20 PAR and requires no CO2 supplementation, making it an excellent candidate for beginners or low-maintenance aquatic setups.

Q: What is the recommended lighting for Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii?

A: The recommended lighting for Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii is low light, specifically 10-20 PAR. Providing this level of light helps the plant grow effectively in your aquarium environment. If you are unsure of your PAR levels, ensure your lighting setup is configured for low-light aquatic plant growth.

Q: How do I plant my Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii?

A: To plant, remove the rock wool from the roots and wash away any debris. Push the roots deeply into your substrate using tweezers or fingers, ensuring the crown of the plant remains above the substrate. If the plant floats, insert it at an angle or use a plant weight to keep it anchored.

Q: What fertilizer does Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii need?

A: Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii prefers Easy Root Tabs and Easy Green liquid fertilizer. Because these plants absorb many nutrients directly from the ground, adding Easy Root Tabs is particularly important if you are using an inert substrate or if your nutrient-rich substrate has become depleted over time.

Q: Why are the leaves on my Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii melting?

A: It is normal for Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii to experience 'crypt melt' when moved to a new environment. Since these plants are currently undergoing the conversion from emerged to submerged growth, leave the roots planted in the ground and use root tabs to help the plant recover and grow new leaves.

Q: Which varieties are included in Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii?

A: Mystery Converting Cryptocoryne Wendtii can be one of four varieties: Wendtii Red, Wendtii Green, Tropica, or Undulata. Please note that these are selected at random, and no specific variety requests can be accommodated. The plant will arrive in the midst of its growth conversion process.