Cryptocoryne Bullosa Potted Aquarium Plant

Cryptocoryne bullosa - Textured Focal Crypt with Deep Green Leaves

Cryptocoryne bullosa is a highly distinctive and sought-after Cryptocoryne species, known for its thick, heavily textured (bullate) leaves and deep green to bronze-green colouration. Its bold surface texture and upright growth make it a fantastic feature plant in nature-style and biotope aquascapes, where it adds structure and a wild, natural look.

Once established, this plant is robust and long-lived, slowly forming impressive clumps. Supplied as a potted aquarium plant, it arrives well-rooted and ready to be planted into your aquascape.

Why Choose Cryptocoryne bullosa?

If you want a bold, textured Crypt that adds structure and a wild, natural feel to your aquarium, Cryptocoryne bullosa is an excellent choice. Its unique leaf surface and hardy nature make it perfect for aquascapers who appreciate character plants that improve with age.

🪴 Product Details

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne bullosa

• Origin: Borneo

• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

• Light Requirement: Low to Medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required (beneficial but optional)

• Placement: Midground to Background

• Temperature Range: 22–28 °C

• pH Range: 5.5–7.0

• Propagation: Runners / side shoots

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant into a nutrient-rich substrate for strong root development

• Avoid moving the plant once established to prevent Crypt melt

• Use root fertiliser tabs for long-term health

• Low to medium light is sufficient; higher light increases growth rate

• Be patient — growth is slow but steady and reliable

🌟 Key Features

✅ Deeply textured, bullate leaves for a bold natural look
✅ Excellent feature plant for nature and biotope aquascapes
✅ Very hardy once established
✅ Low to medium light requirements
✅ Forms impressive, long-lasting clumps over time

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