{"product_id":"tissue-culture-cryptocoryne-lucens","title":"Tissue Culture Cryptocoryne lucens","description":"\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne lucens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and elegant Cryptocoryne species native to Sri Lanka. It produces narrow, lance-shaped leaves of a rich, glossy dark green that form a tidy, low-growing rosette. Its small stature and undemanding nature make it one of the best Cryptocorynes for foreground and midground use, particularly in smaller aquariums where larger Crypt species would quickly overwhelm the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eOur tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pesticides and harmful chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from snails, planarians, and pest algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pathogens and parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eNo rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eLike all Cryptocorynes, lucens may experience a period of leaf melt after planting as it adjusts to aquarium conditions — this is completely normal and healthy new growth will emerge shortly after. It thrives in low to medium light without CO₂, making it an excellent choice for low-tech and beginner setups. Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate and leave undisturbed to establish. Once settled, it will slowly spread via runners to form a neat, attractive grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaPlant Culture","offers":[{"title":"TC Cryptocoryne lucens","offer_id":44030143266881,"sku":"TC079","price":10.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/5957\/2545\/files\/IMG-7603.png?v=1784487598","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaplantculture.com.au\/products\/tissue-culture-cryptocoryne-lucens","provider":"AquaPlant Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}