Cryptocoryne Spiralis Tiger

Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' – Striking Tiger-Striped Leaves for Natural Aquascapes

Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' is a bold and beautiful variety of Cryptocoryne known for its unique, elongated leaves with distinct tiger-like striping. Native to India, this rosette-style aquatic plant adds dramatic texture and contrast to any freshwater aquascape, making it a favorite among both beginner and experienced hobbyists.

With its hardy nature and slow to moderate growth rate, this plant thrives in a wide range of tank conditions and is especially eye-catching in midground or background placements. When provided with adequate lighting and nutrients, its reddish-brown hues and striped patterns become more pronounced, enhancing the natural look of your planted aquarium.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger'

• Common Name: Tiger Crypt

• Growth Form: Rosette with long, narrow, tiger-striped leaves

• Light Demand: Low to medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but encourages deeper coloration

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Placement: Midground to background

• Color: Olive green to reddish-brown with distinctive dark stripes

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Lighting: Moderate light enhances leaf coloration

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds unique color and texture contrast with its tiger-stripe foliage

• Ideal for nature-style, jungle-style, or biotope aquascapes

• Creates a natural, flowing aesthetic with its tall, wavy leaves

• Suitable for low-tech tanks with minimal maintenance needs

🌿 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation Method: Produces runners at the base

• Nutrient Substrate: Required – heavy root feeder

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludariums and ripariums

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Enhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in convenient formats:

• Available as:

  • Bare-root Plants: Includes approximately 1 loose clump plants with roots. Perfect for flexible planting arrangements.
  • Rooted Bunched: Approximately 1 clump plants with roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
  • Rooted Potted: About 1 clump plants with roots, securely potted in a net pot with rockwool, ensuring stability and healthy growth.
• Choose the format that best suits your aquascaping needs and create a vibrant, lush underwater environment with our premium aquatic plants.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Cryptocoryne species are prone to "Crypt melt" when introduced to new environments. This is normal. Once adapted, the plant will bounce back stronger with stable growth. Please allow time for adjustment after planting.