Cryptocoryne "Striolata" - Emers

 

Cryptocoryne Striolata Tiger - Emers is a medium-sized aquatic plant. It is one of the best known of its kind. Its leaves are characterized by their geometrically elliptical shape. The color it brings out a darker green and brown tones, with a grain that is reminiscent of a tiger and that is why it got its name. A very beautiful and fascinating plant that looks good in the aquarium and with which you will enjoy it for a long time.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Cryptocoryne are partly herbaceous plants and can also reach heights of up to 28 cm. It is therefore 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 ?!