Cryptocoryne spiralis

Spiral water trumpet

Cryptocoryne spiralis

Spiral water trumpet

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Robust, undemanding Cryptocoryne species
Forms a broad, bushy clump
Narrow, lanceolate leaves
Olive-brown tones, wavy leaf margins
Recommended for the midground

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Middle ground

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Aquarium Plant Profile

Difficulty Easy

Growth Slow Medium

Light Medium

Wasserhärte maximal für diese Aquarienpflanze im Aquarium

Water hardness maximum Hard

Recommended care height 15-30 cm

CO2 No

Discus suitable Yes

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Description

The Spiral water trumpet is a highly variable species from the south-west of India. It occurs there in and along rivers, in marshy habitats and even in rice fields. Some forms are very good, robust aquarium plants. In their submerged form, they sometimes have very different leaf lengths and colouration; for example, some years ago the company Dennerle sold a C. spiralis with very long, narrow, dark green to brownish submerged leaves. Only a few are traded under specific names, such as Cryptocoryne spiralis "Red" and "Cook’s form".

The emersed leaves of our plant are green and rather smooth; the submerged ones are olive-brown, somewhat marbled, relatively firm, arching and have a wavy margin. They grow to about 23 – 26 cm long and 1.8 cm wide. This form of Cryptocoryne spiralis resembles Cryptocoryne crispatula var. albida ("costata") in the aquarium, but is more robust and vigorous. It forms a dense bush through daughter rosettes at the base and also produces runners.

Cryptocoryne spiralis has no special requirements and grows well in soft to moderately hard water, even in aquaria without additional CO₂, ideally at 23–27 °C. It is not a low-light plant, but moderate lighting is sufficient. A nutrient-rich substrate greatly promotes its growth. Propagation is by runners or by separating daughter plants at the base. The latter can be somewhat laborious, as the plant develops a strong root system.

The form of Cryptocoryne spiralis we offer grows to about 25 cm high and at least as wide, making it best suited to the midground. It can be used in a variety of ways as an aquarium plant.