Sreepadma D72 Cryptocoryne Lucens | TC Live Plant
Sreepadma D72 Cryptocoryne Lucens | TC Live Plant
Details
Cryptocoryne lucens is a hardy, slow-growing, and versatile aquatic plant native to Sri Lanka, popular for beginners to create dense green, grass-like carpets in the foreground or midground of aquariums. It features narrow, lance-shaped leaves, thrives in low-to-medium light, and prefers nutrient-rich substrates without requiring high CO2 or intense fertilization.
- Appearance: Forms dense, bushy, bright green rosettes of narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
- Placement: Ideal for foreground to midground placement; often used for creating low, lawn-like groups.
- Light Demand: Low to Medium.
- CO2 Requirement: Low to Moderate; can grow without additional CO2.
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
- Temperature: Thrives in tropical conditions, roughly 22–28°C.
- Water Parameters: Adapts to varied conditions, but prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water (6.0–7.5).
- Propagation: Spreads via runners and rhizome division.
Plant Information
Plant Type
- Freshwater aquatic rosette plant, tissue culture form (pest-free, algae-free, snail-free), ideal for planted aquariums and shrimp tanks
Appearance
- Narrow, lance-shaped bright-green leaves
- Grass-like, elegant look
- Forms compact clumps from a central base
- Natural “reed-like” appearance when planted in groups
Size & Growth
- Height: 10–20 cm (4–8 inches)
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Spreads by underground runners to form colonies
Aquarium Placement
- Foreground to midground plant
- Excellent for nano tanks and nature aquascapes
- Creates neat clusters without overpowering other plants
Care Requirements
Lighting: Low to medium
CO₂: Not required (optional for faster growth)
Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil recommended
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
Key Advantages
- Very hardy and beginner-friendly.
- Thrives in low-tech aquariums.
- Clean tissue culture start (no pests).
- Safe for fish, shrimp, and community tanks .
- Provides natural shelter and improves tank aesthetics .
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