INFO
The species walkeri comes from Sri Lanka, like many good growing Cryptocoryn. The exact location in the central highlands of the variety legroi is not really known. The growth of this beautifully colored water calyx is much slower with a growth height up to a maximum of 15 cm. The color pattern ranges from olive green to reddish brown. The Cryptocoryne walkeri var. legroi is a highlight in the foreground area in combination with bright green plants
PLANT PROFILE
| Genus: | Cryptocoryne |
|---|---|
| Species: | walkeri var. legroi |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Origin: | Sri Lanka |
| Light: | strong - moderate |
| Temperature: | 22 -28°C |
| Growth rate: | slow |
| Area: | Foreground |
| Height: | 10 - 15 cm |
| pH: | 5-8 |
| Water hardness: | soft to hard |
| Co2: | 10 -20mg/L |
| Propagation: | runners |