Cryptocoryne Flamingo

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Flamingo'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Araceae

Variety of Cryptocoryne Wendtii · flamingo

📍 Sri Lanka (cultivar)

Cryptocoryne Flamingo is an eye-catching cultivar with pale pink to deep rose-pink leaves that maintain their colour even in moderate light. A relatively recent cultivar, it adds pastel colour contrast rarely seen in aquatic plants. Hardy and slow-growing like other Cryptocorynes, making it easy to use as a focal foreground or midground accent.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage delicate plant leaves

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Small, non-destructive shrimp that help control algae and won't disturb the plant

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Complementary foreground plant with similar care requirements and growth rate

excellent

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Peaceful nano fish that occupy mid-water column and won't uproot plants

good

Anubias Nana

Hardy companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth

excellent

German Blue Ram

Gentle cichlid that may occasionally dig but generally compatible with established plants

good

Common Diseases

Cryptocoryne Rot

Symptoms

Leaves turn translucent, mushy stems, foul odor from substrate, plant deterioration

Treatment

Remove affected leaves, improve water circulation, reduce substrate organic buildup, perform 30% water change, ensure adequate lighting and avoid stagnant conditions

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Pale or yellowing leaves, stunted growth, loss of pink coloration, leaf holes

Treatment

Dose all-in-one liquid fertilizer weekly, add macronutrient supplements (nitrogen, potassium), increase lighting, consider adding root tabs to substrate

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant appears smothered

Treatment

Manually remove algae, reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fish or shrimp, avoid excess nutrients

Melting

Symptoms

Rapid leaf dissolution, transparent patches, plant appears to dissolve

Treatment

Maintain stable water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 22-28°C), improve water circulation, ensure adequate lighting, dose fertilizers, be patient as plant may recover