Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green Gecko 5cm Pot

🌿 Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'

Bring vibrant texture and fresh green colour to your aquarium with the beautiful Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'. This unique cultivar is prized for its bright green, heavily textured leaves and compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for adding depth and natural beauty to planted aquariums.

Hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain, Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' is ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking for a reliable plant with excellent visual appeal.

🌿 Why Choose Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'?

🦎 Bright green textured foliage
🌱 Hardy and beginner-friendly aquarium plant
🪴 Excellent foreground to midground species
🐠 Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish
⭐ Unique leaf texture adds depth to aquascapes

Its vibrant green leaves create a striking contrast against darker plants, wood, and stone, making it a valuable addition to both natural and modern aquascapes.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'
📛 Common Name: Green Gecko Crypt
🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground
📏 Growth Height: 10–20 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 wendtii 'Green Gecko' thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and adapts well to a wide variety 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, keeping the crown above the substrate
✔️ Leave adequate space around the plant to allow for future growth
✔️ Avoid moving the plant once established

Like many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience temporary "Crypt Melt" after planting. This is a normal adjustment process, and new leaves will usually emerge once the plant settles.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups. The dense foliage provides excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish while creating a natural appearance.

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

⚠️ Important Notes

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' prefers stable water conditions and nutrient-rich substrate. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and can thrive for many years.

Its textured leaves and bright green colour make it an excellent alternative to more common Cryptocoryne varieties, helping to create a more varied and interesting aquascape.

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, attractive, and easy-care aquarium plant that adds texture, colour, and natural beauty to a freshwater aquarium.