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Cryptocoryne auriculata

A small Cryptocoryne from Sarawak (Borneo) and possibly the Philippines that grows among stones in streams that flow fast in the rainy season. It is difficult in aquaria but tolerates harder water than most Bornean crypts.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Amphibious stream plant growing between stones in forest streams that flood fast in the rainy season.

Lowland; the recorded sites are below 200 m.

BorneoPhilippines

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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