One of the rarest of all the Crypts, Cryptocoryne amicorum is a cultivar plant that has bladed leaves that can come in a range of colours from brown to green and sometimes even a shade of purple. As with all Crypts not much light is needed, CO2 isn't essential but growth will be highlighted with CO2 rather than without it. Cryptocoryne amicorumThis great little plant is easy to maintain making it great for beginners. Plant in a group of two or three for the best effect. Understanding Crypt melt - all Cryptocoryne species require stable water parameter and light conditions. Once planted, Crypts should not be moved otherwise it can trigger what is called Crypt melt. If a Crypt has a significant change of environment (ph, kh , gh, lighting intensity or duration, root disturbance etc), Crypt melt can be triggered. The leaves start to disintegrate as the plant prepares for its new environment - DO NOT WORRY! Your plant will begin to grow back over the next 30 days (sometimes sooner, sometimes later) - it's still very much alive and busy getting ready for the growth of new leaves. In the meantime, any decaying leaves should be trimmed and recycled in a compost bin.
