{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-red-5cm-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red 5cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eAdd rich colour and natural beauty to your aquarium with the ever-popular Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'. This attractive and versatile aquatic plant is known for its beautiful reddish-brown to bronze leaves, which provide excellent contrast against green plants and help create depth within an aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eHardy, adaptable, and easy to care for, Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' is one of the most popular Cryptocoryne varieties and is ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eWhy Choose Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e❤️ Attractive red, bronze, and brown leaf coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e🌱 Hardy and beginner-friendly aquarium plant\u003cbr data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e🪴 Perfect for foreground to midground planting\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e🐠 Provides excellent cover for shrimp and small fish\u003cbr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e⭐ One of the most reliable and popular Cryptocorynes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eIts colourful foliage and compact growth habit make it an excellent choice for creating natural-looking aquascapes with added visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Red Wendtii Crypt\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e📏 Growth Height: 10–25 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e💡 Lighting: Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e🌱 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Not required (benefits growth and colouration if provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and adapts well to a wide variety of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e✔️ Plant the roots into aquatic soil or fine gravel, ensuring the crown remains just above the substrate\u003cbr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e✔️ Leave adequate spacing around the plant for future growth\u003cbr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e✔️ Avoid disturbing the roots once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eLike many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience temporary \"Crypt Melt\" after planting. This is a natural adaptation process, and new leaves will emerge once the plant settles into its new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003ePerfect for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups. Its dense foliage provides shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish while adding attractive colour and texture to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eCompatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, angelfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eThe intensity of the red and bronze coloration can vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. 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