Cryptocoryne usteriana is one of the taller cryptocorynes and is very easy to grow.
Leaves are 3-5 cm wide with an embossed surface; they can easily reach more than 50 cm length.
With good light and fertilization, the upper side of the leaves will obtain a dark green or bronze-green colour while the back of the leaves will turn burgundy red.
Propagation is by long runners, and the plant tolerates quite alkaline water very well.
Plant info
| Type: | Rosulate | |
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| Origin: | Asia |  |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
| Growth rate: | Slow | |
| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 20 – 30+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
| Light demand: | Low | |
| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
| CO2 : | Low | |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.
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