Cryptocoryne Lucens

Cryptocoryne Lucens 

Cryptocoryne Lucens, also known as C. Willisii or C. Nevillii, originates from Sri Lanka. This small aquarium plant will grow no more than two inches high in the aquarium. It produces slender leaves in various shades of green.

Care & Maintenance for Cryptocoryne Lucens

The plant's small size makes it ideal for the foreground area in your tank. If provided with good conditions, and once established, Cryptocoryne Lucens will begin spreading across an open area in the aquarium. This plant is easy, adaptable and easy to grow if provided with stable conditions.

• Minimum Lighting Required: Moderate
• Temperature Range: 68-82°F
• Tank Placement: Foreground

Cryptocoryne Lucens is sometime confused with a similarly small Cryptocoryne Parva. The plant looks best if planted in small groups around rocks, driftwood and other aquarium decorations. It will appreciate good substrate and moderate level of light.

Cryptocoryne Lucens is also available potted. Other Cryptocoryne varieties are also available, including Parva, Beckettii, Wendtii, and more.

Plants at Modern Aquarium

At Modern Aquarium, we strive to bring you healthy, beautiful specimens in every order. While the photos on our website are just examples of what you will receive, we do examine each plant in person before shipping it to you. If you have any questions about what to expect from your order, how to plant your new specimen, or the best starter plants for your tank, reach out to us any time!