Tissue Culture Cup Cryptocoryne axelrodi

Cryptocoryne axelrodi is a charming and relatively uncommon Cryptocoryne species native to Sri Lanka. It produces slender, lance-shaped leaves with an attractive olive-green to brownish-green colouration and a lightly textured surface. Its compact, clumping growth habit makes it well suited to foreground and midground placement, particularly in smaller aquascapes and biotope setups.

Plant Details

• Difficulty: Easy
• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Why Tissue Culture?

Our tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:

• Free from pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Free from snails, planarians, and pest algae
• Free from pathogens and parasites
• No rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant

Tips for Success

Like most Cryptocorynes, axelrodi may experience a period of leaf melt after planting as it adjusts to aquarium conditions — this is completely normal. New growth will emerge healthy and adapted to your water parameters. It thrives in low to medium light without CO₂, making it an excellent choice for low-tech and low-maintenance setups. Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate and avoid disturbing the roots once established.