{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-petchii-pink-in-vitro-aquarium-plant-small-tub","title":"Cryptocoryne Petchii ‘Pink’ In Vitro Aquarium Plant – Small Tub","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne petchii ‘Pink’\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii ‘Petchii Pink’\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact aquarium plant with attractive pink, bronze and light brown-red tones. Its narrow, gently rippled leaves make it an unusual colour accent for the foreground or midground of planted aquariums and nano tanks.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cryptocoryne is relatively easy to grow and adapts to a wide range of aquarium conditions. It can grow under low to medium lighting, and additional CO₂ is not essential. A nutrient-rich substrate and stable conditions will encourage healthier growth and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf colour and shape may vary depending on lighting, nutrition and water conditions. Under some conditions, the leaves may appear more olive-green, bronze or brown rather than bright pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro small tub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions in a small in vitro tub. In vitro plants are free from snails, snail eggs, algae and other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from the original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This helps reduce the parcel size and protects the plant during delivery. The plant you receive will still be the full contents of one small in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant can be carefully separated into several smaller portions before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii ‘Petchii Pink’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne petchii ‘Pink’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground or midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners and daughter plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its transport packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away any remaining clear growing medium using clean water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant each portion directly into a suitable aquarium substrate using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the crown of each plant just above the substrate and avoid burying it too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne plants can occasionally lose some older leaves after being moved into a new aquarium. This is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eCrypt melt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leave the healthy roots in place and maintain stable conditions, as the plant can produce new submerged leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact quantity, size and colour of the plants may vary naturally. 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