Cryptocoryne_walkeri

<i>Cryptocoryne walkeri</i>

Cryptocoryne walkeri

Species of aquatic plant

Cryptocoryne walkeri is a plant species belonging to the aroid genus Cryptocoryne. It is known to occur only in Sri Lanka.

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Description

Cryptocoryne walkeri has a more rigid and upright structure than most other Cryptocorynes. It grows to be 12–15 cm with a width of 8 cm.[2]

Cultivation

Cryptocoryne walkeri is considered to be of medium-difficulty to cultivate. It is a slow grower with medium demands as to nutrients and light. Prefers medium lighting along with a pH of 5.0-7.0. Grows well in water that is 20-28C. As with all other Cryptocoryne cultivars, C. walkeri is subject to crypt melt.[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    "Cryptocoryne lutea (Cryptocoryne walkeri 'lutea')". Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Product card". tropica.com.
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