Cryptocoryne Undulata

$7.99

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

Cryptocoryne Undulata is a beautiful but often overlooked aquarium plant. Native to Sri Lanka and Thailand, this lovely variety features textured leaves that can display a mixed palette of dark green and reddish-brown hues. Like most live aquatic plants, its colors are influenced by light and nutrients, making it somewhat of a mystery that unfolds as the tank matures. Appearance aside, it is a forgiving species and is often considered a beginner-friendly plant. Like other crypts, it is able to adapt to a variety of water conditions, but may experience melt in inital stages.

Don't let crypt melt deter you. Plant yours in nutrient-dense aquasoil or use root tabs if you have sand and leave it alone. Once established, this family of plants is one of the hardiest around and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. They're a great choice for midground placement in planted tanks and can fill out backgrounds of nano aquariums nicely. Propagation is easy when the plant matures and can be done by gently separating baby plants from the mother. If you're successful once, you'll have many to choose from for your next aquascape. (There's a reason why Cryptocoryne collectors exist!)

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 3-7"

Propagation Divide & Replant

Also known as C. Undulata / Undulatus · 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 Undulata $7.99

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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Awesome standard plant

"Great quality. Arrived crisp and had multiple portions. Like all these species, the melt is real."

— Joshua R. (5/5)

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