Cryptocoryne beckettii is a classic and dependable aquarium plant loved for its rich bronze to olive-green foliage, wavy leaf edges, and adaptable growth habit. Native to Sri Lanka, this low-maintenance Cryptocoryne species is ideal for the foreground or midground of a planted aquarium, bringing warmth and natural texture to a variety of aquascaping styles.
Now available in our premium Vitro Culture® bag, Cryptocoryne beckettii is grown in a sterile, vitamin-enriched gel or liquid medium using advanced Tissue Culture Technology. This ensures a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start, perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and low-tech or high-tech aquariums.
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne beckettii
Leaf Color: Varies from olive green to rich bronze with slightly undulating edges
Growth Form: Compact rosette with moderate leaf height
Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets
Difficulty Level: Easy – great for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike
Placement: Best for foreground to midground in most aquascape layouts
Lighting: Low to medium
CO₂: Optional; improves growth rate and coloration
Substrate: Nutrient-rich planted substrate or root tabs encouraged
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
Adaptability: Transitions well from emersed to submerged growth
Tissue Culture Grown: 100% free from algae, snails, and harmful pathogens
Sterile Start: Perfect for sensitive species and clean aquascaping setups
Long Shelf Life: Store unopened under light until ready to plant
Easy to Handle: Just rinse, separate, and plant directly into substrate
Natural Appeal: Earthy colors and subtle textures complement stone and wood layouts
Low Maintenance: Minimal trimming needed; grows slowly and steadily
Versatile Placement: Works well in nano tanks or larger scapes
Reliable Performance: Thrives even in low-tech setups with basic care
One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing a healthy portion of Cryptocoryne beckettii, ready to rinse, divide, and plant in your aquarium.
Photos are for reference only. Coloration and growth form may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions.
Scientific Name |
Cryptocoryne becketii |
Common Name |
Beckett's Crypt or Beckett's Water Trumpet |
Placement |
Foreground / Midground |
CO2 |
Not Required |
pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can be grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Low - High |
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Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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