The crypt that grows almost anywhere. Cryptocoryne beckettii puts out oval leaves in green to bronze on a compact rosette, and it does it in soft water or hard, in low light, with no CO₂. One of the safest first crypts — and one of the most variable, so no two plants look quite alike.
What You'll Receive
- Sold as Bare-root Plants, Bunched Plants, or Potted Plants
- Green to brown hues
- Bare-root plants | loose, bare-root, small portion
- Bunched plants | approx. 1-2 plants bundled with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants | potted plants with rockwool and net pot
- Young plants grow in a controlled laboratory environment
Plant Profile
- Common name — Becketii Crypt, also known as Beckett's Water Trumpet
- Scientific name — Cryptocoryne beckettii
- Origin — Sri Lanka
- Placement — Foreground to midground
- Mature height — 3-5 inches
- Growth rate — Slow
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner
- Light — Low to medium
- CO₂ — Not required
- Water — 72-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5. Soft or hard — it grows in both.
- Substrate — Required. Root feeder — nutrient substrate or root tabs under the crown.
- Growth habit — Amphibious rosette; also grows emersed
- Propagation — Runners
Grower's Notes
- Expect it to melt after planting. Crypts drop their leaves on a change of conditions and rebuild from the roots over two to four weeks. Do not pull them out — the roots are working the whole time.
- Leaf colour and shape are set by your tank, not by us. Beckettii is genuinely variable: the same plant can run green in shade and bronze under brighter light, and leaf width varies plant to plant. The one you receive will not match the photograph exactly.
- Plant the crown at substrate level. Bury the roots and leave the growing point exposed. A buried crown rots from the centre.
- Feed the roots. Crypts take almost everything from the substrate. Root tabs or aquasoil give full leaves; inert sand with liquid dosing gives short pale ones.
- Hard water is no obstacle. If stem plants have disappointed you in hard tap water, the crypts are the group to try — and beckettii is the most forgiving of them.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Cryptocoryne Care Guide.
Notes
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
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Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
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We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
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If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
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Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
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While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
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Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
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We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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What We Guarantee
24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee — We guarantee that live plants and live aquatic animals will arrive alive. In the rare case of a Dead on Arrival (DOA), you must notify us within 24 hours of the delivery time recorded on the carrier's official tracking page. The guarantee is void after that 24-hour window, as condition can no longer be attributed to transit.
How to Submit a Claim
- Take at least 2 clear, well-lit photos of the affected items in their original, unopened, sealed packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label on the box.
- Email your photos and order number to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com within 24 hours of delivery.
- Do not photograph plants or animals after they have been unpacked, planted, or introduced to your aquarium — once an item enters your aquarium's ecosystem, it is no longer covered.
Approved claims are resolved with a replacement, store credit, or refund at our discretion, under the terms of our Refund Policy. Each item is eligible for one replacement only — replacements are final and we cannot replace a replacement.
Conditions That Void the Guarantee
- Incorrect or incomplete shipping address (vacant address, missing apartment number, or any issue that prevents delivery)
- Packages marked "invalid address," "undeliverable," refused, or returned to sender
- Packages left unclaimed, held at a carrier facility at the customer's request, or not retrieved promptly after delivery — live goods must be brought indoors and unpacked the day they arrive
- Carrier delays, weather events, or delivery exceptions once the package has left our facility
- Shipments to freight forwarders or package-forwarding services
Providing accurate, complete shipping information and monitoring your tracking are essential to keeping your guarantee valid.
Please note: the Live Arrival Guarantee covers arrival only. We cannot guarantee ongoing success — aquarium environment, water quality, nutrients, temperature, lighting, filtration, and CO2 all affect long-term results.
What We Can't Guarantee
- Pest-free plants (potted & bare-root): Although our plants are grown in our own clean greenhouse, we cannot guarantee they are 100% free of snails, algae, or other hitchhikers. We recommend rinsing and quarantining all plants before adding them to your aquarium. Tissue culture (in vitro) plants are the exception — they are grown in sterile lab conditions, are 100% free of pests, algae, and disease, and have never been in contact with any aquarium.
- Pesticide-free plants: We use homemade, organic pest control in our greenhouse and never use copper-based pesticides, which are toxic to invertebrates such as snails, crabs, and shrimp. However, we cannot guarantee plants are entirely pesticide-free — always rinse and quarantine before use in invertebrate tanks.
- Your aquarium's success: We are not responsible for your aquarium inhabitants, including fish, shrimp, snails, and turtles. Please quarantine all plants before use.
- Growth form: Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants will grow emersed or submersed in your particular setup.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
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Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised these aquatic plants for their exceptional quality and health. Shoppers noted "really healthy stock" that avoided typical melt issues, with "bushy" appearance and "nice root system." Plants arrived well-packaged even in cold weather, often in larger quantities than expected. Customers reported thriving growth and new leaves within days of planting.
- They actually are thriving, putting out new leaves and developing a nice root system.
- Looks good in the back, has a nice bushy like quality to it.
- Plants arrived on time and in great health.
G
Looks good in the back, has a nice bushy like quality to it.
A
After having the plants in my tank for a while they didn't go through the dreaded crypt melt I've experienced in the past.
They actually are thriving,putting out new leaves and developing a nice root system. I attribute this to having received really healthy stock to start with
R
Excellent
This was the first time ordering from APF. I ordered a bunch of plants - vals, ludwigia, crypts, ferns... I was amazed by the quality of everything that I ordered. Thanks to the excellent, insulated packaging, the plants arrived in perfect condition despite the cold weather. Shipping was fast, plants arrived perfectly, and all plants were in greater quantity and size than I had expected. I actually had to disperse the extras among two other tanks. I can't recommend APF enough, and they are far superior to their competitors. I will be ordering from this seller exclusively from now on.
J
This was my first experience using APF. I ordered a ton of plants - many stems, crypts, anubias, and buces. I was blown away by the quality of everything that I ordered. The buce package came packaged well, including 6, healthy sized plants w/ no visible damage. Most crypts actually had two per order. Thanks to the excellent packaging, the plants arrived in perfect condition despite the cold weather here in PA. Shipping was prompt, plants arrived perfectly, and all plants were in greater quantity and size than I had expected. I can't recommend APF enough, and they are far superior to their competitors. Don't waste your time with another seller.
J
Pretty and very healthy, Planted and took off wonderfully. Very happy.
K
Aquarium Plants Factory provides fast and professional shipping. The plants were meticulously and professionally packaged.
H
Received plants packaged well and appear healthy. I’m excited to watch them grow in my aquarium!
L
I received three bunches of this Crypt very promptly. They were all in excellent condition, bushy with lots of healthy roots. Plants are still growing well after 2 weeks - would definitely order again!
A
Fantastic! Plants arrived on time and in great health. Everything arrived packed superbly, and I only lost 2 leaves in my entire order. Once I planted everything I even saw new growth within a couple days. Will definitely order from these guys again!
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