Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis

$12.99 USD

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

Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is a taller, more slender Crypt with long, slightly ruffled leaves that can range from green to bronze depending on your setup. It has a more grass-like look compared to most other Crypts, which makes it a nice option if you're looking for vertical coverage and easy-care.

This plant can grow fairly tall over time, so it’s best suited for the midground to background, especially in larger tanks. Once it settles in, it forms a natural, flowing group that adds movement without feeling too heavy or dense. Its unique look and hardy nature pair especially well with biotope or blackwater-style aquariums.

Like most Cryptocoryne, it doesn’t like being moved around once planted. It may go through a short adjustment period, but once established it becomes very easy to care for and continues to grow steadily. Cryptocoryne plants are suitable for lower-tech setups, but stronger lighting and CO2 will bring out better growth and fuller leaves. Overall, Cryptocoryne Spiralis is a good choice if you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that adds height and a more natural, slightly wild look to the aquascape.

Plant Care & Information

Common Name(s)	Crypt Retrospiralis
Plant Type	Rosette
Care Level	Easy
Lighting	Medium
CO2	Recommended
Growth Rate	Slow to Moderate
Suggested Placement	Background
Height / Size	6-10"+
Propagation	Divide & Replant

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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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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"They look exactly like the beautiful photo! All three arrived in excellent condition and had only a few melted leaves between the three. Very pleased with price and quality, plus they arrived crazy fast"

— MacKenzie (5/5)

"Some came melted unfortunately but luckily customer service came in clutch and helped with getting me squared away!"

— Alijah S. (4/5)

Nice plants

"These plants arrived alive and healthy. They have melted some as expected but have new growth too. So far so good. I like shopping Glass Aqua because I have received nice plants and they only have to ship from Ca. to Nv. shorter distance usually less chance of damage and faster shipping experience."

— April L. (5/5)

Little slow to bounce back

"Fast shipping and a bunch of.plamts.jist.they melted and are slow coming back."

— Natalia P. (5/5)

looking good

"looking good"

— Mark A. (5/5)

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