{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-x-willisii-lucens","title":"Cryptocoryne x willisii 'Lucens'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne x willisii 'Lucens'\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkably hardy and elegant foreground-to-midground aquarium plant praised for its narrow, bright green, spear-shaped leaves. Originating from Sri Lanka, this compact rosette plant adds a clean, structured aesthetic to freshwater aquascapes and is exceptionally forgiving for aquarists starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne x willisii 'Lucens'\u003c\/i\u003e features narrow, rich green foliage that grows in tidy, dense clusters over time. It adapts effortlessly to low-tech setups, demanding very little maintenance once established. While it may experience a brief adjustment period—sometimes dropping older leaves when transitioning to a new environment—it reliably bounces back to form a lush, resilient carpet or accent grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne x willisii 'Lucens'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrypt Lucens, Willisii Lucens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 71°F–82°F (22°C–28°C) | pH: 5.5–8.0 | Hardness: Very Soft to Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne lucens\u003c\/i\u003e in the foreground or lower midground of the aquarium. Space individual plants or small stems a couple of centimeters apart in the substrate; over time, they naturally propagate via underground runners to form a cohesive, grassy green cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Nutrient Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species thrives under low-to-moderate illumination. High-intensity lighting is unnecessary and often only encourages unwanted algae growth. A nutrient-dense aquarium soil or root tabs placed beneath the substrate will accelerate root development and keep the foliage vibrant. Supplemental \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2 \u003c\/span\u003einjection is beneficial but optional; the plant grows successfully in standard low-tech aquariums without added carbon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Acclimatization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e species are notoriously sensitive to sudden parameter shifts, which can occasionally trigger \"crypt melt\" (where old leaves disintegrate). Do not panic if this happens; leave the roots undisturbed, and new, hardier submersed leaves will rapidly emerge. Pruning is minimal—simply snip away older, yellowing outer leaves close to the base as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050290880852,"sku":"ST010442","price":5.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Cryptocorynexwillisii_Lucens.jpg?v=1788861089","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-x-willisii-lucens","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}