Tropica Potted Cryptocoryne x willisii Red Sea Reefer G3 Cyperus helferi: Cyperus-species are widespread

Cyperus helferi: Cyperus-species are widespread all over the tropics

The sand has been sifted to remove impurities and to obtain a homogenous sand grain size

The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root

but this can be counteracted to some extent by stimulating growth by CO2 addition

It grows wild on lakeshores of Europe

Tropica Potted Cryptocoryne x willisii Red Sea Reefer G3 Cyperus helferi: Cyperus-species are widespreadCryptocoryne x willisii is from Sri Lanka used (mistakenly) to be called Cryptocoryne nevillii, but this is the name of a species that has never been used in aquariums. Like many other Cryptocorynes, not much happens the first month after planting. But then it starts to grow, and willingly produces plenty of runners which form a compact group. The plant becomes 7 20 cm tall, and each roset 7 15 cm wide. Type: Rosulate Origin: Asia Growth Rate: Slow