{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-brown","title":"Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Brown’","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want that rich, earthy jungle look without babysitting your tank, this is it. Crypt wendtii ‘Brown’ throws out deep bronze to dark chocolate leaves that get even richer under decent light. Slightly wavy, slightly textured, slightly dramatic - in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those plants that just gets on with it. No fuss, no diva behaviour (well… mostly - more on that below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis one’s from Sri Lanka (where I’m from), so it’s basically family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Why you want it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds proper contrast against all your bright greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in almost any setup - low tech to high tech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles a wide range of water like a champ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly into a nice bushy patch over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e⚠️ The “crypt melt” talk (don’t panic)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most crypts, it might throw a tantrum when you first plant it - leaves can melt off. Looks tragic. It’s not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust leave it alone. It’ll bounce back stronger with fresh growth adapted to your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📍 Where it fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for the foreground to midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight stays around 10-20cm, so it won’t take over your whole scape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💡 Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: low to medium (go higher if you want darker tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: not required, but appreciates it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: steady, not in a rush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: sends out runners - free plants over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water tolerance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, hard, somewhere in between - it doesn’t really care. Even works in tougher setups like cichlid tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💬 TBC take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your “set and forget” plant.\u003cbr\u003eChuck it in, ignore it for a bit, and suddenly you’ve got a lush little bush making your tank look like you know what you’re doing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trimmed Bush Co.","offers":[{"title":"Potted","offer_id":47664959619293,"sku":null,"price":16.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/1434\/5437\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-brown-potted-506.webp?v=1783855169","url":"https:\/\/trimmedbushco.nz\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-brown","provider":"Trimmed Bush Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}