Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Compact'

✨ Why Ease-Aquatics 'Compact'?

Our 'Compact' Wendtii is Pretoria-hardened and grown for stability. Unlike tall varieties, this strain stays low and bushy, making it the perfect "gap-filler" for midground scapes. Because it is locally acclimated, it is far more resistant to Crypt Melt than store-bought stock.

Advanced Technical Info

• Root Feeding: ⚠️ Critical: This plant feeds heavily through its roots. It must be planted in aquasoil or have root tabs placed directly beneath it to thrive.
• The "Melt" Factor: Crypts are sensitive to environmental shifts. If moved, it may drop its leaves (melt). Don't panic—the roots remain alive and will sprout new, acclimated leaves within weeks.
• Color Variance: Depending on your light and iron levels, leaves can range from a deep forest green to a rich brownish-bronze.
• Low-Tech Champion: This is one of the most resilient plants for tanks without CO2 injection.

Care & Maintenance

• Stability: Once planted, avoid moving it. Crypts hate having their roots disturbed.
• Trimming: Remove only the oldest outer leaves if they begin to yellow. Cut at the very base of the stem.
• Light: Adapts to almost any light level, but medium light results in a bushier, more compact growth pattern.

How to Propagate

• Runner Development: A healthy plant will eventually send out underground runners, producing "daughter" plants around the base.
• Division: Once a daughter plant has 4-5 leaves, you can gently cut the connecting runner and replant the new sprout.
• Root Tabs: When replanting a new division, always add a fresh root tab to support the high initial nutrient demand.

✅ Is this for you?

• You want a bulletproof midground plant.
• You don't have CO2 or high-intensity lighting.
• You want a plant that adds texture without taking over the tank.