Cryptocoryne retrospiralis

Antispiral water trumpet

Cryptocoryne retrospiralis

Antispiral water trumpet

  • Narrow-leaved Cryptocoryne from India
  • Rarely cultivated
  • Green, ribbon-shaped, smooth leaves
  • Also well suited as paludarium plant
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Description

The name Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is well-known in the aquarium hobby, however it has almost always been misapplied to forms of Cryptocoryne crispatula. Otherwise, the true Cryptocoryne retrospiralis from India can be seen as a rarity, and until recently it was virtually unavailable in the trade. This species forms grass-like stands on riverbanks in the monsoon regions of Indiabildet and is flooded during the rain period. It is closely related to the Cryptocoryne crispatula complex and named after its spirally twisted spathe.

The Antispiral water trumpet forms long, ribbon-shaped, green, smooth leaves under water. It is not demanding and grows well in medium-hard water. Not too few light and a nutrient-rich substrate are recommendable.

Cryptocoryne retrospiralis grows also well as emersed swamp plant. According to its origin, it is suited for creating biotope tanks which imitate Indian riverbank habitats.

Synonyms Ambrosina retrospiralis Roxb., Cryptocoryne dalzellii Schott, Cryptocoryne roxburghiana (Voigt) Schott, Cryptocoryne unilocularis (Roxb.) Schott
Complete botanical name Cryptocóryne retrospirális (Roxb.) Kunth
Family Araceae
Genus Cryptocoryne
pH value 5 - 8
Temperature tolerance 18 - 30°C
Carbonate hardness 2 - 20°dKH
Propagation Runners, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Can grow emersed? yes
Source Flowgrow
Synonyms
Ambrosina retrospiralis Roxb., Cryptocoryne dalzellii Schott, Cryptocoryne roxburghiana (Voigt) Schott, Cryptocoryne unilocularis (Roxb.) Schott
Complete botanical name
Cryptocóryne retrospirális (Roxb.) Kunth
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
pH value
5 - 8
Temperature tolerance
18 - 30°C
Carbonate hardness
2 - 20°dKH
Propagation
Runners, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Can grow emersed?
yes
Source
Flowgrow

General information

Item no.
135.0345.01
EAN 4001615301410
Weight 0,10 kg
Shipping weight 0,10 kg

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Jan W.
Rare plant!
16th September 2016
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis - Topf
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis - Topf

Been looking for Cryptocoryne retrospiralis for a long time and today after only 2 days shipping it arrived ! Pretty green color, and about 15 cm long fresh leaves. (read more)