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Cryptocoryne parva - Cryptocoryne parva
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Description:
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Common Name: Cryptocoryne parva
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne parva
Light: High to Very High
Co2: Not Essential to growth
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest of its genus, with very small thinnish leaves reaching only a few inches in height. The leaves are a bright green. It originates in Southeast Asia, particularly Sri Lanka.
It is relatively slow growing (as with many crypt species) but it requires significantly more light than some of its relatives. Bright, unshaded light is required for this plant to grow well, along with a nutrient rich susbstrate. Naturally, the addition of carbon dioxide and water column fertilization aids growth considerably.
Because of its small stature, C. parva is a charming foreground plant for small to large aquariums alike. It can even be used in nano aquariums in either the foreground or midground.
As with other foreground species, plant C. parva in very small bunches, in grid-like fashion across the entire intended area, at intervals as close together as supplies allow. In time, the plant will cover the substrate.
Propagation involves cutting daughter plants, which form from runners, from the mother plant and replanting.
As with most cryptocoryne species, this plant is subject to “melt.” That is, if the environment of Cryptocoryne parva changes in regard to water parameters such as temperature, pH, light, etc., it will sometimes being to disintegrate. The leaves will turn transparent and will beging to melt into nothing. It is important not to give up on the plant and discard any remaining underground pieces. If left undisturbed, the plant will regenerate itself and grow back as healthy as before provided that the root systme goes undisturbed. Young crypts, or those newly added, are especially prone to this condition during the acclimation process. Occasionally, the crypt will melt for no apparent reason.
Can be grown emersed.
This plant is not widely used and so it makes a delightful and unusual alternative to the more common foreground plants.
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