CRYPTOCORYNE LUTEA UNS TISSUE CULTURE

Cryptocoryne lutea – Hardy Sri Lankan Crypt

Cryptocoryne lutea is a popular and reliable aquarium plant, appreciated for its slender, lance-shaped leaves and adaptability to a wide range of freshwater tank conditions. Native to Sri Lanka, this crypt grows in neat, bushy clusters and offers natural green to olive-brown tones that enhance the depth and realism of planted aquascapes.

Features:

Narrow, slightly wavy leaves with a green to bronze coloration
Grows in compact rosettes—ideal for foreground to midground use
Tolerates low light and low-tech environments
Great for natural-style and community aquariums

Growth & Care:

Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 22–28°C (72–82°F)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Placement: Foreground to midground

Care Tips:

Use nutrient-rich substrate or supplement with root tabs
Allow time to acclimate; plant may experience temporary “crypt melt”
Once established, it's very resilient and easy to maintain

Ideal For:
Aquarists of all skill levels looking for a durable, low-maintenance plant that thrives in various conditions. Perfect for low-light setups, shrimp tanks, and densely planted community aquariums.

Common Name: Crypt Lucens

Family: Araceae

Origin: Sri Lanka

Height: 5-10"

pH: 6.5-7.5

Care: Easy

Light: Low to Medium

Co2: Recommended but not required

Propagation: Cut stem and replant

Growth rate: Moderate to Fast

Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art labratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants. They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.

Crypt lucens is a less common type of crypt that can serve as an ideal foreground or midground plant. The slender leaves are bright green with brown stems and when grown in large groups can resemble tall reeds of thick grass. Like other crypts, this plant is recommended for beginners due to its ease in keeping and low care requirements. If grown in good aquarium substrate such as Controsoil, the plant can feed through the roots and grow quickly without the need for high light, CO2 or fertilizer dosing.

Crypts can be grown emersed or submerged. Propagate by splitting the rhizome or cutting off new growth and replanting

Remove tissue culture gel before planting. Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers.