Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium (20–45 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 3 in |
| Spread | 3 in |
| Placement | Foreground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 68–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.8 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Iwagumi, Biotope |
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Propagation
Produces small daughter plants on short runners; separate them once established or let it form a slow, dense cluster.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Cryptocoryne parva as a foreground carpet?
Yes, which is unusual for a crypt. It stays under about 3 inches and slowly clusters into a low mat. The catch is speed — it is one of the slowest aquarium plants, so plant several rosettes close together and expect months, not weeks, for coverage.
Does Crypt Parva melt like other crypts?
It can, though usually less dramatically than larger crypts. After planting it may shed a few leaves while adjusting; leave the roots undisturbed and stable, and new adapted leaves grow in. Root tabs and patience are the main ingredients for success.
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