Cryptocoryne Green Gecko Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne 'Green Gecko' in Vitro Culture® – Exotic Hybrid with Glossy, Bright Green Foliage

Cryptocoryne 'Green Gecko' is an exotic and eye-catching aquarium plant hybrid known for its waxy, bright green leaves, slightly crinkled texture, and compact rosette growth. A rare and modern cultivar, Green Gecko brings both elegance and vibrancy to midground or foreground placements in planted aquariums, offering a lush, tropical look that contrasts beautifully with driftwood, stones, and darker-leaved species.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is propagated through Tissue Culture Technology for a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start. It's an excellent choice for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, or nature-style layouts where purity and plant health are essential.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. 'Green Gecko'

• Common Name: Green Gecko Crypt

• Leaf Color: Glossy lime to bright green with wavy or crinkled texture

• Growth Form: Low-growing rosette; compact and bushy habit

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (intense light not required)

• CO₂: Optional, but helps maintain compact growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or root tab supplementation recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Adaptability: Can adapt from emersed to submerged form over time

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free from algae, snails, and pathogens

• Clean & Safe: Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquascapes

• Extended Shelf Life: Store under light before use

• Easy to Plant: Simply rinse, separate, and insert into the substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Bright Focal Plant: Adds fresh, glossy green color to contrast darker or red plants

• Low Maintenance: Minimal trimming required; ideal for low-tech setups

• Versatile Use: Great for small tanks, aquascape details, or layered designs

• Beginner Friendly: Hardy and adaptable in most aquarium setups

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Cryptocoryne 'Green Gecko' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images are sample representations. Actual plant size, shape, or color may vary depending on lighting, substrate, and aquarium conditions. Some melting may occur during initial transition to submerged growth.