Description
Introduce a rare, wild-type beauty to your aquascape with Cryptocoryne nurii 'Rose Maiden', a stunning Malaysian variation first discovered around 1970. Beloved for its striking leaf patterns and vibrant coloration, the intensity of its pinkish-red tones and tiger-stripe markings deepens under stronger lighting and rich nutrient levels. Matching the versatile size and leaf shape of Cryptocoryne wendtii, it reaches 10 to 20+ cm in height, making it an exceptional focal point for the midground or background.
Distinctive leaf patterning of Cryptocoryne nurii 'Rose Maiden'. Source: Aquabota
Delivered in a Dennerle Plant-It! In-Vitro tissue culture cup, this plant is lab-cultivated under sterile conditions. It is guaranteed 100% free of snails, snail eggs, pest algae, pathogens, and pesticides—making it completely safe for delicate dwarf shrimp and fish. Because it is pre-adapted for submerged growth, it eliminates the harsh transition phase to establish quickly in your substrate.
Key Benefits
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Stunning Leaf Patterns: Features unique, tiger-like leaf striations and rose-pink highlights that intensify with good light and fertilization.
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Easy-Care Rosette: Offers the straightforward hardiness of C. wendtii, thriving in low-light and low-CO2 setups.
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Spreads via Runners: Over time, it sends out underground runners that sprout new plants around the main rosette, creating a natural, full look.
Quick Care Specs
How to Plant & Prepare
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Remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and gently rinse away the transparent nutrient gel under cool tap water.
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Separate the plant rosette mass into individual plantlets using sharp aquarium scissors or your fingers.
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Plant the roots into nutrient-rich aquasoil or gravel using planting tweezers, taking care not to crush the crown.
