{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-green-gecko-5cm-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green Gecko 5cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eHardy, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eWhy Choose Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e🦎 Bright green textured foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e🌱 Hardy and beginner-friendly aquarium plant\u003cbr data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e🪴 Excellent foreground to midground species\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e🐠 Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e⭐ Unique leaf texture adds depth to aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eIts vibrant green leaves create a striking contrast against darker plants, wood, and stone, making it a valuable addition to both natural and modern aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Green Gecko Crypt\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e📏 Growth Height: 10–20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e💡 Lighting: Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e🌱 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Not required (benefits growth if provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and adapts well to a wide variety of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e✔️ Plant the roots into aquatic soil or fine gravel, keeping the crown above the substrate\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e✔️ Leave adequate space around the plant to allow for future growth\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e✔️ Avoid moving the plant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eLike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eCompatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, angelfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' prefers stable water conditions and nutrient-rich substrate. 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