Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' on Lava Stone
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' on Lava Stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plant this directly into substrate, or does it need to stay on the stone?
Can I plant this directly into substrate, or does it need to stay on the stone?
It's supplied already rooted onto its lava stone, so there's no need to plant it into substrate separately. You can simply place the stone where you want the plant to sit in your aquascape.
How big do the leaves get?
How big do the leaves get?
On this compact Petchii variety, leaves typically reach around 10 to 15 cm long.
Will the leaves look exactly like the dark olive-brown, violet-tinged description?
Will the leaves look exactly like the dark olive-brown, violet-tinged description?
Leaf colour and shape depend largely on the conditions in your own tank, so the exact look can vary from one aquarium to another.
Is this plant suitable for beginners?
Is this plant suitable for beginners?
Yes, it's rated Easy, making it a straightforward choice for those newer to keeping live aquarium plants.
Suited to aquascapers who want a low-maintenance plant for the foreground or midground, this compact Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' comes already rooted to its own stone base. That pre-mounted base allows you to position it directly in your hardscape, with no need to plant it into substrate. Expect slightly fluted, wavy-edged leaves that deepen in colour as the plant settles into your tank's own conditions.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a compact form of this Sri Lankan species, already rooted onto a piece of lava stone. That pre-mounted base allows you to position it directly in your aquascape, with no need to plant the roots into substrate. Suited to aquascapers building a foreground or midground layout, it keeps set-up simple.
Leaves on this variety are small, generally running 10 to 15 cm long, with slightly fluted, wavy margins that add texture to the foliage. Colour develops as the plant settles in. Expect leaves to deepen toward a dark olive-brown with a violet underside, though the final shade depends heavily on the light and water conditions in your own tank.
It doesn't call for specialist care, which suits those still building confidence with live aquarium plants. What you get is one Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' plant, already rooted to its lava stone base and ready to add to the tank.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Mounted on | Lava stone |
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