Cryptocoryne Usteriana Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne usteriana in Vitro Culture® – Broad-Leaf Crypt for Bold Midground and Background Impact

Cryptocoryne usteriana is a bold and beautiful aquatic rosette plant known for its large, lance-shaped leaves and rugged, textured surfaces that range in color from deep green to bronze or reddish-brown, depending on light and nutrient conditions. Native to the Philippines, this slow-growing crypt is highly valued for its sturdy structure, making it ideal for midground to background placement in larger aquariums.

Now available in a Vitro Culture® 4-inch sterile bag, each portion contains multiple healthy plantlets grown in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid, free from snails, algae, pathogens, and pesticides. Produced via advanced tissue culture technology, this clean propagation format ensures safe, disease-free integration into shrimp tanks, sensitive planted setups, and professional aquascapes.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne usteriana

• Common Name: Usteriana Crypt

• Leaf Shape: Broad, lance-like leaves with wavy edges

• Color: Green, bronze, or reddish hues depending on tank conditions

• Growth Form: Upright rosette

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag with multiple plantlets

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (higher light enhances color tones)

• CO₂: Optional but beneficial for faster growth and richer colors

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate is strongly recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• Fertilization: Root tabs and liquid fertilizers support long-term vitality

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pesticides, and Pathogens

• Sterile & Safe: Perfect for shrimp tanks and sensitive environments

• Long Shelf Life: Can be stored under gentle light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse off gel, separate gently, and insert into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Bold Focal Plant: Adds structure and weight to the layout

• Textured Look: Wavy, coarse leaves provide natural complexity

• Low Maintenance: Tolerant and adaptable to various conditions

• Great for Larger Tanks: Fills space with dramatic, leaf-heavy growth

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple Cryptocoryne usteriana plantlets, ready for planting in your freshwater aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images shown are sample representations. Some initial melting may occur during transition from tissue culture to submerged conditions, but healthy roots will regenerate with time.