Archive for October, 2009

  • Cryptocoryne can be successfully grown several ways: 1) Fully emersed 2) Semi emersed 3) Fully submersed In this post, I will detail the setup and general requirements of growing Cryptocoryne...

    How to grow Cryptocoryne emersed

    Cryptocoryne can be successfully grown several ways: 1) Fully emersed 2) Semi emersed 3) Fully submersed In this post, I will detail the setup and general requirements of growing Cryptocoryne...

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  • I’ve had this plant flower before, but in the three more recent times its bloomed, I noticed that even though overall the spathe was getting larger as the plant got...

    Cryptocoryne nurii Pahang

    I’ve had this plant flower before, but in the three more recent times its bloomed, I noticed that even though overall the spathe was getting larger as the plant got...

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  • Found only in a limited area in Johore, Malaysia, I was quite happy to receive this plant earlier this year. Though I wouldn’t call the growth vigorous, it is healthy,...

    Cryptocoryne schulzei

    Found only in a limited area in Johore, Malaysia, I was quite happy to receive this plant earlier this year. Though I wouldn’t call the growth vigorous, it is healthy,...

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  • One of the many Cryptocoryne cordata in my collection recently flowered for the first time. Collector information: Cryptocoryne cordata ‘Siamensis’ NJT02-52 I received this plant from a friend, who happens...

    Cryptocoryne cordata ‘Siamensis’

    One of the many Cryptocoryne cordata in my collection recently flowered for the first time. Collector information: Cryptocoryne cordata ‘Siamensis’ NJT02-52 I received this plant from a friend, who happens...

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  • This week, after much anticipation, the spathe on Cryptocoryne sp. JP0501 finally opened up! Unlike any other spathe I’ve seen in person before, the flower is gorgeous, with rich color...

    Cryptocoryne sp. JP0501

    This week, after much anticipation, the spathe on Cryptocoryne sp. JP0501 finally opened up! Unlike any other spathe I’ve seen in person before, the flower is gorgeous, with rich color...

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