Cryptocoryne Lutea Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne lutea in Vitro Culture® – Reliable, Compact Crypt with Olive-Green Leaves for Low-Tech Aquariums

Cryptocoryne lutea is a hardy and compact rosette plant native to Sri Lanka, well known for its olive-green to brownish leaves and ease of care in a wide range of aquarium conditions. This species features narrow, slightly wavy leaves with a modest upright posture, making it a perfect choice for foreground to midground planting in both nano and large planted aquariums.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, Cryptocoryne lutea is tissue-cultured to guarantee a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start. It's ideal for beginner aquascapers, low-tech planted tanks, and shrimp-safe environments where stable, long-term plant health is a priority.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne lutea

• Common Name: Crypt Lutea

• Leaf Color: Olive green to brown with slight waviness

• Growth Form: Compact rosette with narrow lanceolate leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium; thrives without intense light

• CO₂: Not required, but promotes fuller, healthier growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• Propagation: Spreads slowly via runners that can be trimmed and replanted

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean Start: Free from algae, snails, and pathogens

• Safe for Shrimp & Sensitive Livestock: No pesticides or contaminants

• Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under light prior to planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, divide, and insert into nutrient-rich substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Low-Maintenance Crypt: Excellent for beginners and low-tech setups

• Natural Look: Earthy, olive tones blend well with driftwood and stones

• Compact Growth: Ideal for layering foreground or filling midground gaps

• Great for Biotopes: Native aesthetic perfect for Southeast Asian-themed aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Cryptocoryne lutea plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual leaf color and size may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. Some melting may occur when transitioning from tissue culture to submerged growth, followed by regrowth under stable conditions.