{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-walkeri-vitro-culture","title":"Cryptocoryne Walkeri Vitro Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant a Crypt with a stiffer, more upright profile than the sprawling wendtii types? \u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne walkeri\u003c\/strong\u003e holds dark, contrast-worthy foliage on a rigid rosette, native to Sri Lanka. This is the sterile Vitro Culture® format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid\/gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag size: Approx. 4 inches. Yield 4 small plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable growth aquarium plants species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crypt Walkeri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne walkeri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — Walker's Water Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4–6 in tall, ~3 in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required, helps growth speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F (20–28°C) · pH 5.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required. Root feeder — nutrient substrate or root tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. More rigid and upright than most Cryptocoryne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiffer than most Crypts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptocoryne walkeri holds a more rigid, upright rosette than the sprawling wendtii types, giving it a distinct texture next to softer Crypts in the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown to red leaf color under strong light and lower pH makes it a natural contrast plant against green foreground species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect melt after planting. Crypts drop leaves on a change of conditions and rebuild from the roots over two to four weeks. Don't pull them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it once. Every move triggers another melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the same plant as Cryptocoryne lutea, a closely related but separately listed variety in our catalog — check the profile before substituting one for the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-cryptocoryne-care-guide-planting-crypt-melt-long-term-growth\"\u003eCryptocoryne Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 BAG","offer_id":43564185518141,"sku":"VC-008","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 BAGS","offer_id":43564185550909,"sku":"5-VC-008","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 BAGS","offer_id":43564185583677,"sku":"10-VC-008","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-walkeri-vitro-culture","provider":"Aquarium Plants Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}