Tropica Cryptocoryne beckettii ‘Petchii’ in Pot

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 ? hour because the plants grow slowly. Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use.