Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya' - Terrarium Plant

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’
Common Name: Mi Oya Crypt

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’ is a vibrant and textured aquatic plant named after the Mi Oya River in Sri Lanka. It stands out with its long, narrow, ruffled leaves, which display an attractive colour range from olive green to deep bronze, often with reddish undertones. The leaf surface is subtly bullate (blistered), giving the plant a rich texture that enhances its visual impact in any setup.

In aquariums, this hardy rosette plant is ideal for the midground or as a contrast piece in the foreground of larger tanks. In paludariums and terrariums, it thrives emersed, producing slightly thicker leaves and maintaining its striking colour patterns. Like other Cryptocoryne, it prefers stable water conditions and may experience “crypt melt” when moved or relocated, but it will reliably recover with time.

1. Special Features:

   • Ruffled, bullate leaves with bronze-green tones

   • Adaptable to submerged and emersed growth

   • Excellent colour contrast for aquascaping

2. Companion Compatibility:

   • Pairs well with Anubias, Java Ferns, mosses, and stem plants

   • Safe with amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects.

3. Lifecycle:

   • Perennial

4. Dormancy Needs:

   • None, but may slow growth in cooler temps

5. CO2 Demand:

   • Low to Medium (enhanced growth with CO₂)

6. Animal Compatibility:

   • Fully safe for terrariums, paludariums, and aquariums

• Plant in nutrient-rich substrate; avoid burying the crown.

• Best placed in midground for aquariums or as a feature plant in paludariums.

• Avoid frequent uprooting to prevent “crypt melt.”

• Watering (Terrarium/Paludarium): Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged.

• Light: Low to medium; too much light may cause algae on leaves.

• Humidity: Maintain 60–90% when grown emersed.

• Feeding: Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate will enhance growth.

• Maintenance: Trim damaged leaves and allow plant to spread naturally.