ADA IC090 Cryptocoryne Axelrodi

ADA IC090 Cryptocoryne axelrodi – Narrow-Leaf Midground Rosette

Cryptocoryne axelrodi, also called Axelrod's Crypt, features slender, green-to-brown leaves forming a compact rosette. It's perfect for midground placement in stable, low-tech aquariums.

Plant Specifications

Care & Aquascaping Tips

• Thrives in low–medium, diffused lighting to maintain color and compact form.
• CO₂ is optional but can boost growth and overall plant health.
• Prefers nutrient-rich substrate; root feeding ideal given its rosette habit.
• Stable tank conditions are key—avoid moving the plant to prevent Crypt melt.
• Water: 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5; moderate hardness is well tolerated.

Planting & Propagation Recommendations

• Plant the rhizome just at substrate surface—avoid burying it.
• Space multiple specimens 3–5 cm apart to form a midground grouping.
• Do not rearrange once planted—movement can stunt growth or cause melt.
• Propagate by dividing the rhizome or replanting younger shoots.
• Pair with other low-light rosettes or midground stem plants for texture contrast.