- Regular price
- €6,22
- Regular price
- €6,22
The Nymphoides cristata 'Flipper' is an exquisite, highly decorative aquarium plant prized for its uniquely crinkled, translucent light-green leaves and graceful growth habit, making it an exceptional midground or background accent in freshwater aquascapes.
Short Description & Highlights
Nymphoides cristata 'Flipper' is a striking aquatic stem plant that introduces unique texture and vertical movement to planted aquariums. Known for its distinctively ruffled leaf margins and adaptability, this variant responds wonderfully to lighting adjustments—maintaining a compact, bushy shape under high light. It is remarkably approachable for beginners looking to step up their aquascaping design without managing overly demanding parameters.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Nymphoides cristata 'Flipper' (often traded as Nymphoides hydrophylla variant) |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Care Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Lighting Demand | Medium to High (Stronger light yields tighter, compact growth) |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional / Beneficial (15–30 ppm enhances vigor) |
| Water Temp & pH | 72°F–86°F (22°C–30°C) | pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Propagation | Adventitious plantlets from mature leaves and stem cuttings |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Aquascaping Placement & Lighting
The 'Flipper' variant looks phenomenal when planted in the midground where its ruffled texture can break up the hardscape, or along the sides and back of the aquarium to create natural depth. Because light intensity dictates its ultimate look, providing moderate-to-high LED lighting will keep the stems shorter and leaves densely clustered. If kept under lower lighting, the plant may stretch its stems upward in search of higher intensity.
2. Substrate & Nutrient Requirements
This plant feeds heavily through both its root system and its water column. Planting it in a nutrient-rich aqusoil or utilizing root tabs beneath fine gravel or sand is essential for robust, vibrant growth. Supplementing with a balanced liquid all-in-one fertilizer 2 to 3 times a week will prevent nutrient deficiencies and keep the signature crinkled foliage pristine and bright.
3. Maintenance & Propagation
Routine maintenance involves trimming older or lower leaves that occasionally yellow over time, clipping them close to the main stem. Propagation is remarkably straightforward: mature leaves will naturally produce tiny plantlets with roots, or you can take clean stem cuttings and replant them directly into the substrate where they will quickly root within 7 to 10 days.
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