Cryptocoryne Walkeri in jar - Aquaflora

Cryptocoryne Walkeri belongs to the Araceae family and is a marsh plant adaptable to both submerged growth in the aquarium and emerged in wet marshes and terraries. Originally of the central Sri Lanka, it is closely related to Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Cryptocoryne Beckettii, but it stands out for the most erect bearing and the rigid leaf structure.

The leaves form compact rosettes with lamina lanceolate or oval, slightly undulating margins and obvious ribs. The color varies from bright green to brownish green, with possible reddish shades in the veins depending on the environmental conditions.

Use in the aquarium

Thanks to its adaptability and robustness, it is an ideal plant for tropical freshwater aquariums.

• Perfect for first floor and front area

• Suitable for natural layouts and aquascaping

• Ideal for creating decorative compact bushes

• contributes to the biological stability of the tank

• It offers natural shelters for small fish and shrimp

It is advisable to plant it in groups to obtain a natural effect and a more harmonious visual impact.

Cultivation and maintenance

The Cryptocoryne Walkeri is considered a resistant and easy to manage plant, also suitable for neophytes.

• Growth through underground stolons

• Quickly shape dense colonies

• Tolerate variations of water parameters

• It does not require intensive fertilization

• Fit to low-tech tanks

After insertion in the aquarium the so-called "crypt melt" (temporary leaves), normal phenomenon due to adaptation can occur; The plant quickly regenerates new leaves.

Lighting and nutrients

An average light guarantees compact growth and more intense colors.

• Recommended media lighting

• Tolerate moderate light without problems

• Co₂ not necessary

• Light fertilization improves force and color

• Iron integration favors more intense shades

Ideal water parameters

• Temperature: 22 - 28 ° C

• pH: 6.5 - 7.5

• GH: 6 - 20

• Fit to tender or moderately hard water

It is easily adapted to different environmental conditions.

Positioning and substrate

For optimal development:

• Plant in fine substrate or fine gravel

• Non-essential fertile fund

• Leave room for expansion through stolones

• Avoid frequent journeys after the studio

Growth and propagation

The multiplication takes place naturally through underground stolons.

• Continuous production of daughters seedlings

• Easy natural propagation

• Formation of dense bushes over time

This behavior makes it ideal for creating natural vegetable carpets.

Distinctive features

• Plus erect foliage than C. Wendtii

• Structure leafier rigid

• Green color with possible brown shades

• High environmental adaptability

Ideal for

• Tropical fresh water aquariums

• Beginner aquariums

• Natural layouts and aquascaping

• Low-tech tanks without co₂

• Banks with shrimp and small fish