Cryptocoryne lucens (tc cup)

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Cryptocoryne lucens (tc cup)

Original price was: ₹225.Current price is: ₹135.

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Description

Cryptocoryne lucens is a super reliable, low-growing aquatic plant that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned aquascapers. It’s a hybrid or variant within the Cryptocoryne genus, possibly related to C. x willisii, and is well-loved for its grassy look and easy-going nature.

🌿 Cryptocoryne lucens Overview

  • Common Name: Crypt Lucens

  • Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. ‘Lucens’

  • Family: Araceae

  • Origin: Sri Lanka (or thought to be a hybrid of Sri Lankan Crypts)

✅ Key Characteristics

Feature Details
Growth Form Low-growing rosette, spreading via runners
Leaf Shape Narrow, lance-shaped leaves
Leaf Color Olive to medium green, sometimes with a bronze tinge
Height 5–10 cm
Growth Rate Slow to moderate
Lighting Low to medium (can tolerate higher light)
CO₂ Not necessary, but helps with denser growth
Water Conditions Soft to hard water, stable parameters preferred

🌱 Aquascaping Use

  • Ideal for foreground to midground

  • Great for low-tech, low-maintenance tanks

  • Pairs beautifully with driftwood, stones, and mosses

  • Works well in Dutch-style tanks for a grassy texture

💡 Care & Tips

  • Super adaptable and great for beginners

  • Prefers stable conditions—may melt after planting but bounces back

  • Nutrient-rich substrate (like aqua soil or root tabs) enhances growth

  • Trim runners to control spread or let them carpet slowly

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