Cryptocoryne Nurii

$6.99

Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

Add intricate pattern and dimension to your planted aquarium with Cryptocoryne Nurii. This popular Crypt develops narrow leaves with a gradient of olive green to bronze-red tones, sometimes accented with distinctive markings that add another layer of visual texture.

Known for its slow growth, Cryptocoryne Nurii is a plant for the patient aquascaper. Its compact growth and patterned foliage make it especially rewarding when grown in a visible area where it can be appreciated up close. Plant it at the base of an aquascape or use it as a unique transition to other zones of a planted aquarium.

Cryptocoryne Nurii can adapt to both low-tech and more advanced planted aquarium setups with low to medium lighting. CO2 injection isn't required but can support stronger growth. Like other Cryptocoryne, give this one time to establish a solid root system before moving or propagating it.

Plant Care Snapshot

Care level Easy

Lighting Low to Medium

CO2 Recommended

Growth rate Slow

Planting tip ·

Use high quality soil and liquid fertilizer for optimal plant growth and coloration

In your aquascape

Placement Midground

Height / size 2-3"

Propagation Divide & Replant

Also known as Crypt Nurii · Plant type Rosette

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Cryptocoryne Nurii $6.99

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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beautiful

"Love this plant but it manly arrived dead due to weather conditions. I'm definitely giving a second shot."

— Javier C. (5/5)

Crypt. Nurii

"Great little plants arrived in great condition and pest free. Looking forward to seeing them grown out."

— Scott D. (5/5)

beautiful plant, great texture

"I purchased three small portions of these plants to try them out, and I put them together in a nook in my foreground. I wish now I had ordered a larger quantity. Their color in my tank is pinkish bronze and the leaves have a striking vein pattern, and I think they'll look terrific to use across the front of my tank as a lush ground cover. The plants arrived in healthy condition and acclimated quickly, and as soon as they are back in stock, I'm ordering more."

— Karen B. (5/5)

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