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Cryptocoryne Usteriana

Cryptocoryne Usteriana
Moderate
Medium
Easy
Plant Type:
Rosette
Size:
Leaves are 3-5 cm wide with an embossed surface; they can easily reach more than 50 cm length.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
5 to 40 mg/l
Temperature:
15 to 28 °C / 22 to 26 °C (Optimum)
Placement:
Midground

Cryptocoryne usteriana is a thrilling aquarium plant. Cryptocoryne usteriana is one of the bigger species of Cryptocorynes that makes for a beautiful piece in any aquarium tank. Lengthy leaves with hammered indentations make for a uniquely exquisite texture to add to the aquascape. The undersides of Cryptocoryne usteriana leaves are a reddish pink that increases the beauty of this species.

Cryptocoryne usteriana is an easy to moderate plant to develop tolerating harder water than many aquarium plant species. Local to the Philippines, Cryptocoryne usteriana has been a tough plant to locate in many aquarium stores. It still may not be in each aquarium store however there's now a great source for it.