This water trumpet comes from Borneo, where it grows in freshwater areas near the coast, but sheltered from saltwater. It forms succulent, bright green stalks and leaves, which are tongue shaped. These leaves are 0.8” - 2.8” in length, and 0.4” - 1.4” in width. They feature some yellow and purple colors as well. Lingua grows slowly, and will not survive if constantly submerged. It grows best emerged, and with coarse sand as a substrate. The ground temperature should not differ much from the water temperature, since this plant will not grow well in ground that is too cold.
Due to its short height, this plant naturally fits in the foreground of an aquarium. It is propagated simply enough, as it will produce daughter plants within 1-3 weeks, which can be separated and replanted.
Notes:
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The photos that depict the plant with larger leaves are what the plant may look like in time as it matures.
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Cryptocoryne prefer not to be moved once planted. If possible, do not move them!
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Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
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Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate.
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CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
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Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
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Family name: Araceae
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Origin: Borneo
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Height: 3-6"
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Care: Easy
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Lighting: Low to medium
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CO2: Not required, but recommended
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Propagation: Separate at rhizome
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Growth rate: Slow
