🌿 Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis Vitro Culture®

Tall, Spiraling Leaves for Striking Background Effect — Grown in 4-inch Bag

Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is an elegant and distinctive background plant prized for its tall, ribbon-like leaves that exhibit beautiful spiraling patterns. Native to India, this classic species of Cryptocoryne adds vertical movement and texture to any aquascape. Under good lighting, the leaves can develop bronze to reddish hues, making it a versatile choice for both natural-style and Dutch-style aquariums.

Cultivated using our sterile Vitro Culture® method, each 4-inch bag is free from pests, algae, and pesticides—perfect for sensitive aquarium setups and shrimp tanks. This ensures you receive healthy, vibrant plants ready to thrive in your aquascape.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne retrospiralis

• Common Name: Retrospiralis Crypt, Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Red', Crypt Spiral Water Trumpet

• Growth Form: Tall, spiraling ribbon-like leaves

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but enhances coloration and growth

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Placement: Background

• Color: Green to bronze-red under high light

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Nutrient Substrate: Required — rich substrate promotes robust root development and vibrant leaf coloration

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes — suitable for emersed or immersed culture, ideal for paludariums as well

Propagation: Easily propagated by runners; once established, the plant will send out new shoots around the mother plant.

🪴 What You’ll Receive

• 1x Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis Vitro Culture® — grown in 4-inch bag

• Yields approx. 3–4 healthy young plants ready for planting

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Creates a graceful, flowing background that contrasts beautifully with compact foreground and midground plants

• Adds height and dynamic movement to planted tanks

• Ideal for nature aquariums and biotope setups

• Safe for shrimp and sensitive livestock thanks to pesticide-free tissue culture process

⚠️ Disclaimer
Like many Cryptocoryne species, Cryptocoryne retrospiralis may undergo a temporary "Crypt melt" when adapting to a new aquarium environment. This is a normal process. Once established, new growth will emerge and the plant will stabilize.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Never release Cryptocoryne retrospiralis—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Doing so can disrupt local ecosystems. Dispose of any unwanted portions responsibly to help preserve aquatic biodiversity.