Cryptocoryne Spiralis
$8.99
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Cryptocoryne Spiralis
$8.99
- Long leaves with loose corkscrew twist
- Easy to grow
- Tall background plant
- Not available to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.
Cryptocoryne spiralis is a taller crypt plant compared to many other Cryptocoryne species such as C. wendtii or C. lutea. This plant has the ability to get quite large and may need to be trimmed back if used in a small aquarium. As the long, slender leaves develop, they will take on a crinkled texture which stands out beautifully in any aquarium. The color of the leaves on Cryptocoryne spiralis are a bright green but may take on a brownish tint once fully matured.
- Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne spiralis
- Native To: India
- Skill Level: Easy
- Placement: Background
- Recommended Light: Low to Medium Light 10-35 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
- CO2 Requirement: None
- Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Root Tabs and Easy Green
- Propagation: Trim plantlet from runner or side shoot and replant
***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***
How to Plant Cryptocoryne Spiralis
1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half.
2. Carefully remove the plant roots from the rock wool, and make sure to remove all the small, yellow fertilizer balls. Wash off any remaining debris.
3. Use planting tweezers or your fingers to push the roots of the crypt deeply into the substrate until they are completely buried. Pull out the plant slightly so that the crown (i.e., the base of the plant where all the leaves come out) is not covered with substrate.
4. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the plant at an angle or wrap a plant weight at the bottom of the plant to keep it anchored.
5. Make sure to add lots of root tabs if you’re using inert substrate or if your nutrient-rich substrate is depleted.
How to Grow Cryptocoryne Spiralis
— Cryptocoryne spiralis care is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR.
— Why is my new cryptocoryne melting? Crypt plants are known to experience "crypt melt" where the leaves may melt when suddenly moved to a new environment. To help the plant recover faster and grow new leaves that are accustomed to your water parameters, leave the roots planted in the ground and make sure to provide nutrient-rich planted tank substrate or Easy Root Tabs.
— Why is my Cryptocoryne spiralis turning yellow after it was growing so well? Crypt plants absorb lots of nutrients from the ground, so it may be a nutrient deficiency. If the leaves are yellowing and dying after a couple of months, please add more root tabs.
— How to trim Cryptocoryne spiralis: If the crypt plant has dying or melting leaves, cut them off at the base of the leaf.
How to Propagate Cryptocoryne Spiralis
Crypt plants can reproduce in aquariums by sending out a horizontal runner with a little plantlet at the end or growing little nodes off the side of the original plant. The plantlet will sprout its own leaves and roots that grow into the ground. You can cut off the runner or gently split off the plantlet node from the parent plant. Then the plantlet can be replanted in a different location.
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Everything arrived well packaged and in excellent condition as always
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J
I decided to give my 5g nano tank a try with a background plant. Crypt Spiralis exceeded my expectations. A lot taller than I expected and starting to fill in nicely.
D
Happy, healthy plant!
A
My order arrived fast and everything was in good condition. All the plants I have ordered from the CoOp have arrived in good health. I put these in my tank and they look amazing.
R
Arrived in great shape looked healthy. I’ve made a couple purchases from Aquarium Co-op and they’ve all been great, no trouble with pests and the plants seem to be thriving.
A
My new favorite plant i bought 2 going to buy more soon
R
2 weeks in since I received it and planted it, and it's growing beautifully! It has adapted well and is growing well and I am very happy with this purchase and this plant. Thank you Aquarium Co-op!
B
Packaging, speed of delivery and the quality of this and other plants was AWESOME. Thanks!
L
I opened my plant to find most leaves had ripped off or melted away in the packaging. Hopefully it will bounce back. Aquarium Co-Op missed the mark.
J
Love this plant! No matter what I do, I can’t get Val to grow in my tanks. It just melts away to nothing. Crypt Spiralis fills that same niche of long, tall, grass like leaves that delicately eat up vertical room in my son’s tank. It doesn’t grow as fast as Val should, but with some patience it is well worth the wait!
K
Looking forward to seeing this one grow. Crown was pretty big and I separated it into two smaller plants.
R
I received my order today which came 3000 miles to New Jersey in two days 3 Cryptocoryne Spiralis 4 Cryptocoryne Green Wendtii and 2 Anubias All in perfect Condition
M
Ordered 3 for the background of my tank. Nice looking & provides shelter without being dense.
R
The shoots that made the trip to LA are doing well, some however did not last or were to gone to consider planting.
There was a hot spell when my order was placed. Cory you should control the weather better!
E
Wow! What a cool plant!! The plants came a day early and in good condition! I had three and all came with emersed growth. Within two days, submerged leaves started growing. I placed an Aquarium Co-op Root Tab under each plant and they are putting out a leaf or two a week! Very happy with this plant and highly recommend!!
J
Been in my tank for almost two weeks all the crypt spiralis are doing great lots of new growth
B
Hoping it grows back..
J
I ordered crypt spiralis, crypt lutea, and dwarf sag. All came in great condition, and so far only minimal melt. As soon as the dwarf lily is in stock I'll be ordering that and some wenditti.
N
These crypts are insanely beautiful. They can be a little sensitive in my experience by once established, they are pretty robust. Would recommend
O
Very cool plant. Arrived in good health and is growing like a champ thanks co-op. I recommended to all of my fish keeping friends.
S
These plants came quickly and were in great shape. I actually got way more (size wise)than I had expected. They are doing great in my 10 gallon!!
J
I bought it at aquarium co-op in Edmonds
It's my favorite plant!
It's grown alot and looks amazing
It's right in the center of my Aquarium and the Cardinal tetras love playing in it
It moves with the flow of water which looks cool
It's sent off a runner that has grown fast and is just as beautiful as the original
Makes my tank look alot more natural
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