Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Light | High (40–90 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Required |
| Fertilizer demand | High |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 8 in |
| Spread | 6 in |
| Placement | Midground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Red |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Dutch |
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Propagation
Separate the daughter plants that emerge on runners from the parent rhizome once they have roots.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Pink Flamingo crypt turning green?
This cultivar keeps its pink only under strong light and CO2 with good iron levels. In dimmer or CO2-free tanks it survives but the new leaves come in greener, losing the signature flamingo color.
Is Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo really harder than other crypts?
Yes. Most crypts are easy low-light plants, but Pink Flamingo demands high light, injected CO2, and steady fertilization to thrive and stay pink. It is one of the few crypts genuinely rated for advanced keepers.
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