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Cryptocoryne vinzelii

A Cryptocoryne described in 2023 from the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines. Almost nothing is published on its habitat beyond the description, so these conditions follow the genus in lowland tropical forest streams. Grow it warm, shaded and wet, either emersed in a humid tank or submersed.

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

Habitat details are not available to us; like most Cryptocoryne it probably grows in or beside shaded lowland forest streams that flood and fall seasonally.

Unknown; the Sulu islands are mostly low, so lowland is likely.

Philippines (Sulu Archipelago)

🔒 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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