I have Cryptocoryne auriculata “Tiger stripes” ´Julau´ for some time now (3 months). As the leaves got bigger it finally got its beautiful pattern. I can’t wait for a spathe. Hope it comes soon.
I was unable to take a photo of these pretty leaves during the day therefore this was taken in “low light condition” using just my lamp.
Cryptocoryne auriculata “Tiger stripes” (Sept. 2, 2014)
Cryptocoryne auriculata “Tiger stripes” (Aug., 2014)
Not a long time ago a friend of mine told me about Dennerle’s new stock item (maybe it is in a stock for a long time, but I had no idea). As an impatient person I ordered some and planted it during this weekend. It was in a plastic pot, in vitro culture, so I had plenty of plants. Some are in emersed setup and the rest (well, most of it) went into my tanks.
I am not much of in vitro plants fan, but lets see how it goes.
Cryptocoryne x purpurea – from Dennerle – in vitro (Sept. 7, 2014)
Cryptocoryne x purpurea – from Dennerle – in vitro (Sept. 7, 2014)
Cryptocoryne x purpurea – from Dennerle – in vitro (Sept. 7, 2014)
Cryptocoryne x purpurea – from Dennerle – in vitro (Sept. 7, 2014)
I have been waiting the whole last week for Cryptocoryne cordata’s spathe to open. Luckily I did not miss it and made some photos this weekend. Spathe was approx. 13 cm long.
Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata – spathe (Aug. 31, 2014)
Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata – spathe detail (Aug. 31, 2014)
Cryptocoryne cordata var. cordata – kettle (Sept. 1, 2014)
