Cryptocoryne Spiralis 'Red' - Rare Aquarium Plant - CloudAqua

Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Red’ is a beautiful red aquarium plant originating from India and Sri Lanka. It is prized for its long, spiraling leaves that range from olive-brown to deep reddish tones with lime green mid-stripe depending on light and nutrients. This crypt grows steadily, making it a favorite for low-maintenance aquascapes.

An excellent red background aquarium plant, Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Red’ adds height and contrast behind green crypts or carpets. Its narrow, flowing leaves soften hardscape lines, making it perfect for Nature-style and Dutch-style aquascapes.

Plant the crypt 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, this prevents the melted leaves from increasing waste organics in the tank. Roots can be trimmed shorter too for ease of planting. Moderate lighting and CO₂ enhances the red tones. 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.