{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-walkeri-in-vitro-aquarium-plant-small-tub","title":"Cryptocoryne Walkeri In Vitro Aquarium Plant – Small Tub","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne walkeri\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eWalker’s Water Trumpet\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an attractive Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne with firm, upright leaves. Depending on aquarium conditions, its foliage can develop green, bronze, brown or reddish tones, making it an excellent accent plant for the foreground or midground of a planted aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an easy and adaptable aquarium plant with a slow, compact growth habit. It can grow under low to medium lighting, while stronger lighting may encourage deeper colouration. Additional CO₂ is not essential, although it can improve establishment and growth. A nutrient-rich aquarium substrate or regular root fertilisation is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the plant produces underground runners and can gradually form an attractive group of closely spaced rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro small tub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions and supplied as the contents of one small in vitro tub. In vitro plants are free from snails, algae and pesticides, making them particularly suitable for shrimp aquariums and tanks where unwanted hitchhikers must be avoided. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from its original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces the parcel size and helps protect the plant during delivery. You will still receive the full plant contents of one small in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant can be carefully divided 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 walkeri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalker’s Water Trumpet\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 10–25 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\u003eApproximately 15–29°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5.0–8.0\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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 growing gel using clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently divide the plant into several smaller portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots directly into a suitable aquarium substrate using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid burying the crown too deeply—the point where the leaves meet the roots should remain just above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne plants may occasionally lose some older leaves after being moved into a new aquarium. This is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eCrypt melt\u003c\/strong\u003e and can occur while the plant adjusts to different water conditions. Leave healthy roots in the substrate and maintain stable conditions, as new submerged leaves can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact number, size, shape and colour of the plants may vary naturally. This plant is grown in a small in vitro tub but will be removed from the tub and repacked for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashby Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56700503916884,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/8981\/9988\/files\/Cryptocoryne_Walkeri_in_vitro_aquarium_plant_supplied_in_a_small_tissue-culture_tub.png?v=1785938045","url":"https:\/\/ashbyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/cryptocoryne-walkeri-in-vitro-aquarium-plant-small-tub","provider":"Ashby Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}