Cryptocoryne Pink Flamingo Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne 'Pink Flamingo' in Vitro Culture® – Rare, Rosy-Toned Crypt with Bold Color for High-Impact Aquascapes

Cryptocoryne 'Pink Flamingo' is one of the most striking and sought-after Cryptocoryne cultivars, known for its stunning light pink to rosy foliage and compact, textured growth. Bred through selective cultivation, this hybrid is a true centerpiece in planted tanks, offering a vibrant pop of color that contrasts beautifully with green or red plants. Its wavy-edged leaves form a tight rosette that makes it ideal for foreground to midground use in artistic layouts.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, Cryptocoryne 'Pink Flamingo' is produced using Tissue Culture Technology for a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—perfect for collectors, contest aquascapes, and delicate livestock environments like shrimp tanks.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Pink Flamingo'

• Common Name: Crypt Pink Flamingo

• Leaf Color: Bright pink to light rose with wavy, textured leaves

• Growth Form: Compact rosette; slow-growing with short upright stems

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty Level: Medium to hard

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; strong light intensifies pink coloration

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for vibrant color and compact growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation required

• Water Parameters: pH 5.5–7.0 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Propagation: Slowly spreads by runners under stable conditions

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean Start: Free of algae, snails, and harmful contaminants

• Safe for Sensitive Tanks: Ideal for shrimp and nano aquariums

• Extended Shelf Life: Store under light until planting

• Ready to Plant: Simply rinse, divide, and insert into nutrient-rich substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Vibrant Pink Focal Point: A rare and eye-catching accent plant

• Compact & Structured: Fits perfectly in nano tanks and detail-focused aquascapes

• High Contrast: Adds artistic color balance when paired with green, red, or dark-leaf species

• Perfect for Show Tanks: A collector's favorite often used in competition layouts

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Cryptocoryne 'Pink Flamingo' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual coloration may vary depending on lighting, CO₂, and nutrient availability. Melting may occur during the transition to submerged growth, but healthy regrowth is expected under stable care.