Cryptocoryne Lutea

Cryptocoryne Lutea – Live Plants For Fish Tank

Cryptocoryne Lutea is a popular, beginner-friendly aquarium plant known for its wavy, lance-shaped leaves and ability to thrive in a wide range of tank conditions. Whether you're building a low-tech aquascape or enhancing a lush planted aquarium, this lutea cryptocoryne fits right in. Its rich green to brownish tones make it a stunning midground or foreground choice that adds texture and natural charm to your aquascape.

Often called crypt lutea, this plant adapts easily and remains compact, making it ideal for both small and large tanks. As part of the cryptocoryne plants aquarium family, it’s a great choice for aquarists who want an attractive yet easy-care option.

Benefits

• Perfect for low to medium light setups - no need for CO₂ injection
• Compact size fits well in nano tanks and aquascapes
• Improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients
• Helps reduce algae growth by competing for nutrients
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and other tank inhabitants

Cryptocoryne Lutea Care Guide

Cryptocoryne Lutea is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in stable freshwater aquariums.

Light

This cryptocoryne lutea aquarium plant prefers low to moderate lighting. Too much light may cause melting, so keep it in shaded or indirect areas of your tank.

Temperature

Ideal temperature range is between 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C). It adapts well to most community tank setups.

CO₂

CO₂ injection is not necessary, but it may enhance growth. This cryptocoryne plant does well in low-tech tanks without added CO₂.

Growth Rate

Growth is slow to moderate. Once established, this lutea plant spreads gradually through runners.

Propagation

Propagate by carefully separating and replanting the runners that grow around the base of the plant. Avoid disturbing the roots too often to prevent melting.

FAQs

How to plant Cryptocoryne Lutea?

Gently place the plant in nutrient-rich substrate and bury only the roots - avoid covering the crown (where leaves meet the roots) to prevent rot.

How tall does Cryptocoryne Lutea grow?

It typically grows up to 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm) tall, depending on tank conditions.

How do you care for Cryptocoryne Lutea?

Provide low to moderate light, stable water parameters, and a nutrient-rich substrate. Avoid sudden changes in the tank to prevent leaf melt.

How to propagate Cryptocoryne Lutea?

Propagate by gently separating the small plantlets (runners) that grow near the base and replanting them in the substrate.

Looking for a foreground plant? Try pairing Cryptocoryne Lutea with aquatic plant Cryptocoryne Parva – its compact growth adds depth and balance to your aquascape.

Note: Images are for reference only. Actual plants may vary in size, color, and appearance due to natural variations and seasonal growth.

At Canton Aquatics LLC, we take great pride in providing high-quality live aquarium plants to our customers. We understand the complexities involved in shipping live plants and are committed to ensuring they arrive at your doorstep in excellent condition.

Shipping Process:

• All live plants are shipped using USPS Standard and Priority Mail to provide the fastest and most reliable service.
• Plants are typically shipped Monday - Friday to avoid weekend delays.
• Each plant is carefully packaged in sealed plastic bags to hold in moisture during the shipping process.

DOA (Dead on Arrival) Policy:

• If you receive plants that are dead on arrival, please contact us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photographic evidence.
• Upon receipt of the photos, we will assess the situation. If the plants are determined to be DOA, we will replace or provide refund.
• For a valid DOA claim, replacements or refunds will be processed within 2 business days after the claim is approved.
• Please keep in mind that all plants require sun light to live therefore your plants may arrive slightly yellow.  Please float your plants at the top of your tank near the light for 3 days if applicable.  They will enjoy this new added light intensity to help them recover.

Limitations and Responsibilities:

• The DOA policy is only applicable if the first delivery attempt is made within the shipping duration specified at the time of purchase.
• Delays due to incorrect shipping information provided by the customer or missed deliveries will void the DOA guarantee.
• Extreme weather conditions can impact the health of the plants in transit. We recommend checking the weather forecasts and choosing a shipping window accordingly.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to acclimate the plants to their new environment according to best practices. Our DOA policy does not cover plants that perish due to improper acclimation.

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• Orders can only be cancelled or changed before they are shipped. Once the order is in transit, we cannot accept cancellations or changes.

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