Cryptocoryne Albida 'Red' in Vitro Culture® – Delicate Rosette with Vibrant Pink to Red Foliage

Delicate Rosette with Vibrant Pink to Red Foliage | Grown in 4-Inch Vitro Culture® Bag | Yield: 3–4 Small Plantlets

Cryptocoryne Albida 'Red' is a rare and visually striking aquarium plant, celebrated for its slender, arching leaves that range from soft pink to deep crimson red. Its refined rosette form and vivid tones make it a standout addition to the foreground or midground of advanced aquascapes. Due to its sensitivity, this plant is best suited for experienced aquarists who can maintain stable water parameters and high-quality substrates.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, each plantlet is propagated using tissue culture technology, ensuring a 100% algae-free, pest-free, and pesticide-free start. It's an excellent choice for high-end aquascaping projects, especially in shrimp-safe or CO₂-injected environments.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne albida 'Red'

• Common Name: Crypt Albida Red

• Plant Type: Rosette

• Leaf Color: Vibrant pink to deep red

• Growth Form: Compact, low-growing with slender, lance-shaped leaves

• Placement: Foreground to Midground

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty Level: Hard

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high light enhances red coloration

• CO₂: ✅ Required for best performance and color vibrancy

• Substrate: ✅ Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs highly recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.0 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Can Be Grown Emersed: ✅ Yes – suitable for paludariums and terrarium borders

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean Start: Free from algae, snails, and pathogens

• Safe for Shrimp: No harmful pesticides—ideal for sensitive species

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light until planting

• Ready to Plant: Simply rinse, gently divide, and place into substrate

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Rich Color Accent: Soft pink to red hues offer bold contrast in layouts

• Layering Plant: Excellent for adding depth between ground covers and taller stems

• Slow-Growing Elegance: Great for detailed, undisturbed aquascapes

• Showpiece Potential: A rare Crypt perfect for show tanks and collectors

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing 3–4 healthy Cryptocoryne Albida 'Red' plantlets, grown in sterile gel or liquid media and ready for aquascaping.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos represent mature plants under ideal conditions. Upon planting, melting is common—especially when transitioning from emersed to submerged growth. This is normal and temporary; new growth will appear with time, light, and stable care.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Cryptocoryne Albida 'Red' or any aquarium plant into natural waterways. Doing so may disrupt native ecosystems. Dispose of trimmings and excess plants responsibly.