🌿 Cryptocoryne Lucens – Compact, Narrow-Leaf Crypt

Sold as Small Bare-root or Potted Plants | Lab-Grown for Clean, Healthy Starts

Cryptocoryne Lucens is a compact and reliable foreground to midground plant, known for its slim, grass-like leaves and lush, bushy appearance. With its narrow, bright green foliage, this species is perfect for filling in spaces between hardscape or creating soft, natural borders in low- to medium-light planted aquariums.

This particular offering is grown in a controlled laboratory environment, resulting in healthy, pest-free young plants ideal for safe introduction into sensitive setups, including shrimp tanks. Whether you choose the small bare-root or potted version, you'll receive a vigorous plant ready to adapt to your aquascape.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne × willisii ‘Lucens’

• Common Name: Crypt Lucens

• Leaf Shape: Narrow, lanceolate

• Leaf Color: Bright to medium green

• Growth Form: Compact rosette with clumping spread

• Placement: Foreground to midground

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Light Requirement: Low to Medium

• CO₂ Injection: Optional – enhances growth

• Nutrient Substrate: Required for best development

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

• Propagation: Via runners that form baby plants near the base

🪴 What You’ll Receive

• Small Bare-root: 1 loose, small bare-root plant with 6+ leaves

• Potted Plant: 1 plant with 6+ leaves, planted in rockwool inside a net pot

• This listing features young plants grown in a controlled laboratory environment (ex-vitro), offering a clean, pest-free start ideal for experienced aquascapers ready to meet its advanced care requirements.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Excellent Border Plant: Its slim, upright leaves make it perfect for edging paths or between rocks

• Natural Look: Blends seamlessly in nature-style aquascapes and jungle tanks

• Low Maintenance: A hardy Crypt perfect for both beginners and advanced aquascapers

⚠️ Disclaimer

Cryptocoryne species may experience temporary “crypt melt” when introduced to new environments. This is normal and the plant will regenerate with proper care and stable conditions.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please confirm local regulations before ordering. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.