Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' - Terrarium Plant

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'
Common Name: Wendtii Crypt – Green Form

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' is a compact and lush plant highly valued for its hardiness, versatility, and rich green foliage. While commonly grown submerged in aquariums, this species also thrives in high-humidity terrarium and paludarium environments when grown emersed. Native to Sri Lanka, C. wendtii is a true staple in naturalistic setups, forming neat rosettes of broad, wavy green leaves with a glossy finish.

In emersed conditions, it becomes slightly more rigid, with slower growth but excellent stability. It is ideal for foreground or midground placement in tropical terrariums, and works beautifully along waterlines in ripariums or paludariums. Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced growers alike.

1. Special Features:

   • Glossy, vibrant green foliage

   • Compact rosette growth with a tidy, mounded form

2. Companion Compatibility:

   • Great with mosses, ferns, and tropical aroids

   • Safe for reptiles, frogs, and insects in terrarium or paludarium setups

3. Lifecycle:

   • Perennial

4. Dormancy Needs:

   • No dormancy required; may slow or melt slightly after transition

5. CO2 Demand:

   • Low in emersed form

6. Animal Compatibility:

   • Non-toxic and terrarium-safe for amphibians and reptiles

• Plant in the foreground or midground of a terrarium or paludarium with a nutrient-retentive, moist substrate.

• Ensure the crown is above the soil line to avoid rot.

• Allow spacing between plants for the rosette to spread.

• Works well along moist margins or in shallow water.

• Watering: Maintain consistently moist substrate using rain or distilled water.

• Light: Grows in low to moderate light; brighter light will encourage denser, faster growth.

• Humidity: Best in 60–90% humidity; misting or enclosed conditions may help.

• Feeding: Occasional root feeding (low-strength) supports healthy development in rich soil.

• Pruning: Remove dead leaves at the base to promote fresh growth.

• Adaptation Note: May melt slightly when transitioning from submerged to emersed, but regrows reliably.