Cryptocoryne undulata
An easy-to-grow aquarium plant with long, ruffled leaves.
Cryptocoryne undulata, commonly called undulate cryptocoryne, is a species in the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne. In 1960s literature, it was treated as a form of *C. willisii*, though the name change and the existence of diploid and triploid forms are discussed on the main Cryptocoryne page. The plant is native to Sri Lanka and Thailand. Its mature leaves are long, ruffled, and dark green, reaching over 14 inches (35 cm), but the appearance varies with growing conditions and origin; under low light, the leaves may become light green. This species is regarded as one of the easier cryptocorynes for aquarium cultivation, growing well both partially and fully submerged, and it flowers relatively easily. It prefers bright light and a temperature range of 72–82°F (22–28°C). The diploid form spreads by runners. It is commonly available in the aquarium trade.
Quick Facts
- Genus
- Cryptocoryne
- Species
- undulata
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Lore & Background
In the literature of the 60's this plant was considered a form of C. willisii, but see the Cryptocoryne page for a discussion of the name change and the 'diploid' and 'triploid' forms. Its long, ruffled dark green leaves may grow to more than 14 inches (35 cm) when mature. It is variable in form under different conditions and origin; low light levels may produce light green leaves. The 'diploid' form forms runners.
Reader's Guide
Cryptocoryne undulata is notable for being considered one of the easier cryptocorynes to grow in an aquarium. It will grow well partially and fully submersed and flowers relatively easily. It prefers bright light and a temperature range of 72-82 degrees F (22-28 degrees C). The 'diploid' form forms runners. The plant is common in the aquarium trade. Its distribution is found in Sri Lanka and Thailand. The species is variable in form under different conditions and origin; low light levels may produce light green leaves. Its long, ruffled dark green leaves may grow to more than 14 inches (35 cm) when mature. In the literature of the 60's this plant was considered a form of C. willisii, but the Cryptocoryne page discusses the name change and the 'diploid' and 'triploid' forms.
Did You Know?
- Cryptocoryne undulata is also known as undulate cryptocoryne.
- The 'diploid' form forms runners.
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