Cryptocoryne Aponogetifolia (Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia) Care Guide
A tall, impressive Cryptocoryne with heavily ruffled and textured leaves that can reach 50cm. Requires more space than most crypts and creates a dramatic presence in larger aquariums.
Overview
Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia is an aquatic plant in the family Araceae. A tall, impressive Cryptocoryne with heavily ruffled and textured leaves that can reach 50cm. Requires more space than most crypts and creates a dramatic presence in larger aquariums.
Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae
- Genus: Cryptocoryne
- Scientific name: Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia
- Other names: Ruffled Crypt
Habitat
Endemic to the Philippines, where it grows in fast-flowing limestone-influenced rivers on the islands of Luzon and Mindoro. The hard, alkaline water of its native habitat distinguishes it from most other Cryptocoryne species.
Growth requirements
- Light: low (≈30-50 PAR at substrate)
- CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
- Temperature: 22-28 °C
- pH: 6.5-8
- GH: 5-15 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil or fertilised gravel
- Nutrient demand: medium
- Growth rate: slow
- Difficulty: intermediate
Placement
- Recommended placement: background
- Maximum height: 50 cm
Propagation
In cultivation the plant is propagated by runners (daughter plants on horizontal stolons).