Cryptocoryne Cordata - Emers
Description
Cryptocoryne Cordata - Emers is a medium-sized aquatic plant. The name Cordata comes from Italian and means something like roped. Five variations of the Cordata are known. Their leaves are geometrically rounded to heart-shaped. The top of the sheet can be heavily embossed, as you can see on the photo. The leaves also have a slight to medium curl. The upper leaf is green in color and purple / red on the underside. It comes straight from Sintang in West Kalimantan and is a popular aquatic plant.
History
Cryptocoryne in German water goblets are aquatic plants from the arum family, which are also very popular in the aquarium hobby. They are among the oldest aquarium plants. It is native to tropical India, South and Southeast Asia, and New Guinea, where they are common. They grow in water, ponds, banks and swamps, which is why they are also traded as pure water and marsh plants in the aquarium hobby.
Maintenance
Cryptocoryne are very beautiful aquatic plants, but also sometimes a challenge, so you have to honestly admit that they are not so well suited for newcomers to the aquarium hobby and overwhelm you. Unfortunately, they belong to the more susceptible aquarium plants. They are often sensitive to changes in water values and the influence of light. But experienced people will know how to deal with it and will also enjoy it for a long time. They can of course be positioned submerged (under water) and emersed (above water) at a temperature between 15 - 28 ° C.
Miscellaneous
Cryptocoryne are partly herbaceous plants and can also reach heights of up to 28 cm. Therefore, it is advisable to position them in the back or middle part of the pelvis. Like many other aquatic plants, it naturally grows very slowly. However, their growth can easily be accelerated by the influence of light and the corresponding nutrients. Cryptocoryne are recommended for a decorative pool, because who does not enjoy the calming effect of a local water landscape ?!
