Cryptocoryne beckettii - Plant

Cryptocoryne beckettii is a popular plant that has fluted leaf margins, deep olive-brown upper surface, and distinctive violet underside. It bears the typical resilience and adaptability of Cryptocorynes and thrives even in a wide range of conditions.

Excellent for creating a soft-textured, dark-toned midground or foreground. Its compact growth and decorative foliage contrast beautifully with vibrant green plants, making it a popular choice in Nature-style and low-tech aquascapes.

Plant directly into the substrate. They can be planted closely to form a bush. Cryptocorynes go through a melt phase while converting from emerged plant. In some cases, aquarists trim away emersed leaves, leaving the rhizomes and roots before planting.

Roots can be trimmed shorter too for ease of planting. Higher lighting and CO₂ enhances the red tones and leaf pattern. It is a heavy root feeder, root tabs or rich aquasoil is helpful for its growth. It spreads via runners, spread and replant when a dense clump has formed.