Cryptocoryne Flamingo 5cm

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' 5cm Pot (Cryptocoryne sp. 'Flamingo')

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is one of the most sought-after aquarium plants in the aquascaping hobby, prized for its stunning soft pink leaves and compact growth. Unlike most aquatic plants that display shades of green, 'Flamingo' develops beautiful pastel pink to rose-coloured foliage, creating a striking focal point in any planted aquarium. Supplied in a convenient 5cm pot, this premium plant is ideal for adding a splash of colour to the foreground or midground of an aquascape

Its compact size and elegant appearance make it a favourite among aquascapers looking to create eye-catching layouts with contrasting colours. Once established, Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' forms attractive clumps that provide a vibrant contrast against green carpeting plants and darker hardscape materials.

🌿 Why Choose Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo'?

🌸 Beautiful soft pink to rose-coloured leaves
✨ One of the most unique and desirable Cryptocoryne varieties
🌱 Compact growth ideal for foreground or midground planting
🎨 Creates stunning contrast in planted aquariums
🐟 Safe for shrimp, snails, and all peaceful tropical fish
💪 Hardy once established
🏆 Perfect for high-end aquascapes and nature-style aquariums

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is a cultivated variety developed specifically for the aquarium hobby. It has become highly prized due to its rare pink colouration and compact growth habit, making it a standout feature in aquascaped aquariums around the world.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. 'Flamingo'
📛 Common Name: Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo'
🪴 Pot Size: 5cm
🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ recommended
📏 Maximum Height: 8–15cm
📐 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high (recommended for best pink colouration)
🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
💧 Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
🌱 Placement: Foreground to midground
🧪 CO₂: Recommended for optimum growth and vibrant colour
🌿 Difficulty: Moderate

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' grows best in nutrient-rich substrates where its roots can establish well. Root tabs are highly recommended, as Cryptocoryne species are heavy root feeders. While the plant can survive without CO₂ injection, providing additional CO₂ and balanced fertilisation will significantly improve growth and intensify its beautiful pink colouration.

Like many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience "Crypt Melt" after planting or following significant changes in water conditions. This is perfectly normal, and healthy plants usually recover by producing fresh new leaves once established.

🐠 Ideal Tank Mates

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is suitable for virtually all peaceful freshwater aquariums, including:

🐟 Tetras
🐟 Rasboras
🐟 Guppies and Endlers
🐟 Corydoras
🐟 Gouramis
🐟 Angelfish
🐟 Dwarf Cichlids such as Rams and Apistogramma
🦐 Freshwater Shrimp
🐌 Peaceful freshwater snails

Its dense, compact leaves provide natural shelter for shrimp and small fish while adding exceptional colour to planted aquariums.

Important Notes

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' develops its best pink colouration under moderate to high lighting, combined with nutrient-rich substrates, regular fertilisation, and the addition of CO₂. In lower light conditions, the leaves may become less vibrant and develop greener tones.

As with all Cryptocorynes, patience is key. Once established, this plant is hardy and long-lived, rewarding aquarists with beautiful, compact growth that requires very little maintenance beyond occasional removal of older leaves.

The plant supplied in a 5cm pot can be carefully divided into several smaller plants before planting, allowing you to create a fuller, more natural-looking display across your aquascape.

Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is an outstanding choice for UK aquarists looking to introduce a rare splash of pink into their aquarium. Its compact growth, elegant foliage, and unique colour make it a true centrepiece among foreground and midground plants, adding sophistication and contrast to any beautifully aquascaped freshwater aquarium.