AquaDepot tissue culture Cryptocoryne lucens aquarium plant cup
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AquaDepot Tissue Culture-Cryptocoryne lucens

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Care snapshot

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Difficulty
Beginner
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Light
Low–Medium
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CO₂
Optional
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Growth
Slow

Cryptocoryne lucens is a compact, slow-growing aquarium plant with long, narrow, pointed green leaves and an elegant natural appearance. Supplied as a tissue culture specimen, it is grown under sterile laboratory conditions and arrives free from algae, pesticides, snails, and unwanted pests — making it a clean and reliable choice for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and aquascapes. Once established, it forms attractive groups and works particularly well in the foreground to midground.

Portion Size: 1 tissue culture cup.


Key Features

  • Tissue culture grown — free from algae, pesticides, snails, and unwanted pests
  • Long, narrow, pointed green leaves
  • Compact and elegant growth habit
  • Slow-growing and easy to maintain
  • Ideal for foreground to midground planting
  • Looks best when planted in groups
  • Suitable for freshwater aquariums and aquascapes

Care Requirements

Light: Low to Moderate
CO₂: Optional
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty: Easy


Aquascaping Applications

Cryptocoryne lucens is an excellent choice for foreground and midground areas where a softer, natural-looking plant is desired. Its narrow leaves create gentle movement and texture within the aquascape without becoming too dominant.

It works especially well around rocks, driftwood, and transition areas between carpeting plants and taller background species. Plant individual portions slightly apart and allow them to establish into natural-looking groups over time.


Pro Tip:
Before planting, remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and gently rinse away all of the agar gel. Divide the plant into smaller portions and plant them separately for better coverage and more even establishment.


Note:
As a living plant, Cryptocoryne lucens requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.



Acclimation: Float the bag in your tank for 15 minutes to equalise temperature, then plant directly in substrate.

Lighting: Most aquatic plants thrive at 0.5+ watts/litre with 6500K colour temperature for 6-8 hours/day.

Fertilising: Use a quality liquid fertiliser weekly. Root tabs help heavy root feeders.

CO₂: While not essential for most plants, CO₂ injection dramatically improves growth and colour.

Trimming: Regular trimming encourages bushy, healthy growth and prevents shading of lower leaves.

Dispatch: Plants are usually dispatched Monday to Friday from Perth, WA. During summer (Dec–Feb), dispatch is limited to early in the week (Mon–Wed) to avoid heat damage in transit.

Live shipping: Plants ship via Express Post with insulation and heat/cool packs as needed.

Live arrival guarantee: If your plants arrive unhealthy, send a photo within 24 hours of delivery for replacement or refund.

Tracking: You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.

Hardware & consumables: 30-day return window for unopened items in original packaging.

Live items: Cannot be returned but are covered by our healthy arrival guarantee.

Refunds: Processed within 5 business days of receiving your return.

Need help? Contact us — we're real aquascapers based in Perth.

Will my plant survive the trip in summer/winter?

Yes — we ship via Express Post and add insulation plus heat or cool packs as needed. Most orders arrive within 1–3 business days. If anything goes wrong, our healthy plant guarantee kicks in.

Are these plants beginner friendly?

It depends on the species. Check the Care guide tab — we've tagged each plant with difficulty (Easy / Medium / Advanced). Most of our range is suited to beginners with basic lighting.

Do I need CO₂ for this plant?

Most aquatic plants we stock will grow without injected CO₂, but growth is dramatically faster and more vibrant with CO₂. The Care guide tab indicates whether CO₂ is required, recommended or optional.

What if my plant arrives damaged?

Send a photo to us within 24 hours of delivery and we'll replace or refund. That's our healthy plant guarantee.

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FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.