Cryptocoryne Undulates 5cm Pot

🌿 Cryptocoryne undulata

Add natural texture and understated beauty to your aquarium with the elegant Cryptocoryne undulata. This popular Crypt species is known for its attractive wavy-edged leaves, which range in colour from olive green and bronze to rich reddish-brown depending on aquarium conditions.

Hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for, Cryptocoryne undulata is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers. Its natural appearance makes it particularly well suited to planted aquariums, nature aquascapes, and community tanks.

🌿 Why Choose Cryptocoryne undulata?

🌱 Attractive wavy-edged leaves with natural texture
🤎 Beautiful green, bronze, and reddish-brown coloration
🪴 Ideal for foreground to midground placement
🐠 Excellent shelter for shrimp and small fish
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly aquarium plant

Its elegant leaf shape and subtle colouring make it a perfect choice for creating depth and a natural appearance within an aquascape.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne undulata
📛 Common Name: Cryptocoryne Undulata
🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground
📏 Growth Height: 10–25 cm
💡 Lighting: Low to moderate
🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌱 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Not required (benefits growth if provided)

Cryptocoryne undulata thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and adapts well to a wide range of aquarium conditions.

🌱 Planting Instructions

✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots
✔️ Plant the roots into aquatic soil or fine gravel, ensuring the crown remains above the substrate
✔️ Leave space around the plant to allow for spreading growth
✔️ Avoid disturbing the roots once established

Like many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience "Crypt Melt" after planting. This is normal and new growth will typically emerge once the plant has adapted to its new environment.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups. Its dense foliage provides valuable cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Compatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, angelfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.

⚠️ Important Notes

Cryptocoryne undulata prefers stable aquarium conditions and may temporarily shed leaves when moved or introduced to a new tank. Once established, it becomes a very resilient and low-maintenance plant.

Leaf colouration can vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and water conditions, often developing richer bronze and reddish tones under stronger lighting.

Cryptocoryne undulata is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, natural-looking aquatic plant that adds texture, colour, and structure to a freshwater aquarium.