Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is the compact, hammered-leaf wendtii. Oval leaves with a crinkled, slightly translucent surface in green to bronze, on a rosette that stays around four inches — small enough to use at the front of a tank where most crypts would be too tall.
What You'll Receive
- Sold as a bare-root plants
Plant Profile
- Common name — Tropica Crypt
- Scientific name — Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'
- Also known as — Tropica water trumpet
- 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
- Substrate — Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs; this is a root feeder
- Growth habit — Amphibious rosette
- Propagation — Runners
Grower's Notes
- Crypt melt is expected and is not failure. The plant sheds its existing leaves after any move and regrows from the crown. Leave the roots undisturbed — new submersed leaves appear within three to six weeks.
- It is the wendtii that fits a small tank. Most wendtii forms reach eight inches or more. 'Tropica' holds around four, which makes it usable at the front of a nano where Brown or Green would swamp the layout.
- Plant the crown at substrate level. Bury the roots and leave the growing point exposed. A buried crown rots from the center, and on a slow plant that loss is permanent.
- Feed the roots. Crypts take almost everything through their roots. Root tabs or aquasoil under the crown produce the crinkled, well-colored leaves; inert sand gives small pale ones.
- Stop moving it. Every replant restarts the melt cycle. Choose the position before planting and let the runners fill in around it.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Cryptocoryne Care Guide.
Notes
- 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, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
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Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
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- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
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Customers praised these aquarium plants for their exceptional quality and value. Reviews highlighted "gorgeous" crypts that could be split for multiple plantings, "large, beautiful leaves" on anubias, and healthy stem cuttings. Plants arrived quickly in "excellent condition" and thrived in tanks. Shoppers appreciated competitive pricing and selection.
- Beautiful plants, excellent quality, fantastic prices
- I got multiple plants from each one purchased. They are very healthy and green.
- My plants are looking beautiful
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I ordered a bunch of plants, more than $160 worth and even getting the buy 2 get one free deal so several of my plants were free. They came in quickly and in excellent condition. All of the crypts were gorgeous and many of them were able to be split and planted separately. The anubias are incredible, large, beautiful leaves, perfect condition. The stem plants were nice, healthy cuttings. Everything is doing fantastic. I have ordered plants from many online, well known stores and have had mixed results but I will likely get all of my future plants from The Aquarium Plants Factory, I haven’t found better selection, quality or prices. I have 16 fully planted tanks from 80 gallons down to 5 gallons so I have plenty of plant experience.
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My plants are still new in my tank, but so far so good! I approached all you do!! My tank looks so pretty!! Thank you!!
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Great
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Planted the Cryptocoryne Tropica in my Betta tank and will plant a few Staurogyne Repens when my recent order is delivered. So far, my plants from APF are looking beautiful and with the addition of my Co2 units I'm sure they will continue to be a standout. Many thanks for the stellar service.
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Look no further aquarium plants factory is the best. They never disappoint me , it’s my 4th order from them. Everything package well , Tons of fresh plants.
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Beautiful
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Excellent! I got multiple plants from each one purchased. They are very healthy and green.
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