Cryptocoryne beckettii has been one of the most popular aquaria plants for more than 60 years. This is an amphibious plant and it grows very well submerged. It is also very adaptive to a wide range of waters though it prefers a stable environment which small temporal variations in water chemistry. It is absolutely most beautiful in groups though very variable in colors and morphology. It is partly due to variation within the species but also the water, light and sediment influence the color of the leaves.

Normally the leaves of Cryptocorynes grow out from a rosette which is so compact that the stem between the individual leaves is invisible. When you buy Cryptocorynes in pots, it is important that they are not planted in a lump but separated into smaller portions and preferably planted a few centimeters apart.

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