Cryptocoryne Axelrodi Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne axelrodi in Vitro Culture® – Compact, Colorful Crypt for Foreground and Midground Aquascaping

Cryptocoryne axelrodi is a compact and attractive aquatic plant native to South America, known for its broad, slightly wavy leaves that display a beautiful mix of bronze, olive green, and reddish hues. Now available in our exclusive Vitro Culture® bag format, this low-growing Cryptocoryne species is ideal for adding subtle texture and natural color to the foreground or midground of your planted aquarium.

Grown under sterile lab conditions using Tissue Culture Technology, Cryptocoryne axelrodi arrives free from pests, snails, algae, and harmful pathogens—making it a safe and clean choice for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne axelrodi

• Leaf Color: Rich blend of bronze, green, and reddish tones

• Growth Habit: Compact rosette with slightly undulating leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag with vitamin-enriched gel or liquid

• Size: Ideal for foreground or midground use in aquascapes

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy – perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• CO₂: Optional, but enhances coloration and speed of growth

• Substrate: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Adaptability: Easily transitions between emersed and submerged forms

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free from snails, algae, and pathogens

• Sterile Environment: Perfect for shrimp and sensitive tank inhabitants

• Long Shelf Life: Store unopened under light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, separate, and place directly into substrate with tweezers

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Natural Contrast: Offers soft, earthy tones that complement bold plants and hardscape

• Low Maintenance: Minimal trimming and upkeep required

• Versatile Use: Suitable for low-tech setups or CO₂-injected aquascapes

• Tank Size Compatibility: Works beautifully in both nano and larger planted tanks

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing a healthy portion of Cryptocoryne axelrodi plantlets, ready to rinse and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images shown are for reference only. Actual coloration and leaf shape may vary depending on lighting, water parameters, and tank conditions.