Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' (Rubra) - Classic Aquarium Plant

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' (Rubra) - Classic Aquarium Plant

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Plant care

Medium light CO₂ not required Beginner Slow growth Foreground / Midground

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Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' (also known as Rubra) is a stunning and versatile aquarium plant that brings rich reddish-brown to burgundy coloration to your aquascape. This classic variety of Cryptocoryne wendtii is beloved by aquascapers for its beautiful colour, hardy nature, and adaptability to a wide range of water conditions.

Why Choose Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'?

  • Beautiful reddish-brown to burgundy foliage adds warm colour contrast
  • Extremely hardy and adaptable to various water parameters
  • Low maintenance - perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers
  • Grows well in low to medium light conditions
  • Develops deeper red tones under higher light
  • Classic aquascaping plant with proven reliability

Care Requirements

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Light: Low to Medium
  • CO2: Not required (beneficial but optional)
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Placement: Mid-ground
  • Substrate: Root feeder - benefits from nutrient-rich substrate

Expert Tips

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red' is a root feeder that benefits from nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs. The plant develops more intense red and burgundy tones under higher light conditions, while lower light will produce more brownish-green leaves. Don't be alarmed if the plant experiences "crypt melt" when first introduced to your aquarium - this is a normal adjustment period and new growth will emerge adapted to your tank conditions.

Plant in small groups of 3-5 for best visual impact. Once established, the plant is extremely hardy and can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Propagates naturally by sending out runners with new plantlets.

All plants are shipped carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Live plants may vary slightly in size and colour from photos.

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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

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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.