Cryptocoryne usteriana

Cryptocoryne Usteriana is a larger aquatic plant that can easily reach 70 cm. They are native to the Philippines, where they like to grow submerged in flowing waters. The name Usteriana originally comes from Corsican as a proper name. Whether you should describe them as herbaceous, as you can read in some places, is probably in the eye of the beholder. Its leaves are geometrically elongated and narrower in shape and have a hammered, knobbed structure that gives them a wild look. From the color it brings out a dark green on the upper side of the leaf. At the bottom a nice wine red Until recently, Cryptocoryne Usteriana was only available from private breeders because it was difficult to propagate in emersed form. By the way, it looks particularly good in the back of the aquarium. A very beautiful and present aquarium plant.
 

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. However, 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. 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 ?!