Crypts (Cryptocorynes)
Crypts are attractive, rosette-shaped aquarium plants, with red-brown, coppery or green leaves in fascinating textures. A great addition to your aquascape. Shop now for fast delivery of your order from Australia's largest Aquatic Plant Nursery to your door.
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Assorted Cryptocoryne Terracotta Vase
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Cryptocoryne Willisii 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Broadleaf 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Petchii 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Nevillii 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Balansae 5cm Pot - Submerse
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Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Petchii 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Undulatus Red 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Mi Oya 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tall 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Lutea 3cm Terracotta Pot
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Cryptocoryne Willisii 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Lutea 5cm Pot
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tall 3cm Terracotta Pot
Regular price $16.00 AUDSale price $16.00 AUDUnit price / per -
Cryptocoryne Wendtii Broadleaf 5cm Pot
1 reviewRegular price $19.00 AUDSale price $19.00 AUDUnit price / per
Love the plants. They were all healthy. Quick delivery. I plan to order more soon. Thank you
I ordered $200 worth of plants and I must say I was very impressed by the quality of the plants and the way they were packsged. Every one of the plants were super healthy and exactly as described on the website. This was my first order and based on this order I will be a returning customer.
Had an issue with my order which was handled swiftly and hassle free. Highly recommended
Fantastic service and brilliant products. I will definitely be purchasing more.
I have a frog pond and I have put the plants in the ond so that the tadpoles have more places to hide. they arrived very promptly.
It was my first time buying plants online; the site was easy to navigate, delivery was quick, and the plants arrived well packaged, in good condition, reasonably priced, and without the nasty snails you get in a lot of shop-bought plants. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for plants.
This is a wonderful company! Easy to contact and quick to reply. The plants I purchased arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Great to deal with a customer focused business with such high standards. Recommended to anyone looking for exceptional service and quality.
Very helpful in choosing the right aquarium plant for me, the service was amazing and I highly recommend Scapeshop, the Anubias at $38 each were extremely large with a long root system and arrived over night, similar ones would be over $100 and they made the Tank look fantastic. Thank you.
Was initially happy with order when it arrived but after only having the live black worms for 2 weeks, despite keeping them as instructed, clean cool water, filtration, the whole lot have died. Found the entire colony dead this morning. Bit disappointing as i thought they would last a lot longer than that. $50 down the drain.
Highly recommend scapeshop. Great customer service great value, fast delivery and plants are very healthy. I have returned several times to buy more plants because I’m always happy with what I receive.
My first experience with Scapeshop has been absolutely 💯% I made an error in my order and made contact to alert them about a delivery charge they fix it and refunded the money instantly the product arrived in 2 days and was perfect can’t speak more highly. Have now placed an order for live fish with them, now that have confidence in the company. Thanks.
Great service & great products as always....wouldn't buy anywhere else. Thanks Julie.
Very happy with the Bucephalandra and Crypt plants I have bought at the Scapeshop. The service is prompt and the plants healthy with good root systems.
I am loving the new look of my tank all from The Fish Farm and Scapeshop my previous set up was Tropicals but decided to change to cold water,I now have a very happy active tank 😁delivery of my orders was super quick and everything seems so healthy ,just need some foreground plants now to finish it off.
I found this website to be wonderful with their aquatic plants. Their photo's do justice to the plants and look just as healthy upon receipt. I have found this to be very rare with other website when previously purchasing aquatic plants. I will definitely be shopping from here again. Thanks so much!!
Nice big healthy plants with roots. The stems were a bent on one driftwood creation but they stand upright in the water no problem.
Very happy with the whole experience and will certainly be back! Thanks Lisa!
I have purchased from Scapeshop for awhile now, and living in Bundaberg region, have always received quality plants for my aquarium. I have one issue with my large angel fish is they love chewing on them, but I suppose that's there salad .
Frequently Asked Question
What is a Cryptocoryne plant?
Cryptocoryne plants, or crypts, are rooted aquarium plants native to tropical Asia. They grow from a crown and produce leaves in green, bronze, red or pink depending on the variety. Cryptocoryne plants are popular for midground and background placement in low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.
Are Cryptocoryne plants easy to grow?
Yes, Cryptocoryne plants are easy to grow once established. They tolerate low light, low CO2 and a wide range of water parameters. Cryptocoryne plants do best in nutrient-rich substrate with root tabs. After settling in, crypts grow steadily and form attractive clumps with minimal maintenance.
What is Crypt melt and how do I prevent it?
Crypt melt is when Cryptocoryne plants suddenly drop all their leaves after being moved or after a water change. It is a stress response, not death. Leave the roots in the substrate — new leaves regrow within 2–4 weeks. Stable parameters and minimal disturbance help prevent crypt melt.
How do you plant Cryptocoryne in an aquarium?
Plant Cryptocoryne by burying the roots fully in nutrient-rich substrate while keeping the crown (where leaves meet roots) just above the surface. Use root tabs near the base for steady feeding. Space Cryptocoryne plants 4–6 cm apart so each crypt has room to grow outward.
Do Cryptocoryne plants need CO2?
Cryptocoryne plants do not need CO2 to grow well. They are reliable low-tech aquarium plants and grow steadily under standard LED lighting. Adding CO2 will produce larger, more colourful leaves and faster growth, but most Cryptocoryne varieties thrive without it in low-tech planted tanks.
What is the best Cryptocoryne for beginners?
The best Cryptocoryne plants for beginners are Cryptocoryne Wendtii (green, brown or red) and Cryptocoryne Lucens. They are hardy, adaptable and grow in low to medium light without CO2. Cryptocoryne Parva is also popular for foregrounds but grows much slower than other crypt varieties.
How tall do Cryptocoryne plants grow?
Cryptocoryne plants vary in height by species. Cryptocoryne Parva stays around 5 cm and works as a foreground plant. Cryptocoryne Wendtii reaches 15–25 cm. Larger crypts like Cryptocoryne Balansae and Cryptocoryne Spiralis can grow 40–60 cm tall, making them ideal background aquarium plants.
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