Cryptocoryne parva explained

Cryptocoryne parva is an aquatic freshwater plant, often grown in aquariums.[1] It is the smallest known member of the genus Cryptocoryne. Native to Sri Lanka, it grows as a small rosette reaching between 5 - 8 cm.[2] Emersed leaves are a little wider than those growing under water.[3] The spathe is c. 1.5 cm.[4]

It grows very slowly even under good conditions and prefers a lot of light.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Boyagoda, D. T. K.. Development of micropropagation protocols for two different Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka (Cryptocoryne parva and Cryptocoryne xwillisii). Jayamanne. S. C.. Herath. H. M. I.. 2016. Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. 978-955-0481-09-5. en.
  2. Web site: Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants. 2022-02-19. tropica.com.
  3. Web site: 2020-07-27. Cryptocoryne Parva - The Complete Practical Care Guide. 2022-02-19. Fishkeeping World. en-us.
  4. Web site: Cryptocoryne parva. 2022-02-19. crypts.home.xs4all.nl.
  5. Web site: Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants. 2022-02-19. tropica.com.

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