This is a medium-sized Cryptocoryne Flamingo mother plant, well-established with healthy root systems and several leaves. Grown submersed in shrimp-safe conditions, it's ready to transplant directly into your aquascape.
Grown with no duckweed or snails or pesticides.
Roughly 5-7” inches tall with leaves. (5-10 leaves). The thumbnail photo shows how pink these plants can grow in the right conditions.
Cryptocoryne Flamingo is a rare and highly sought-after variety of Cryptocoryne renowned for its striking pink to rosy tones. Native to tissue culture development rather than wild habitats, this hybrid brings a bold splash of color to any freshwater aquarium. Its compact, ruffled leaves and slow growth habit make it a showpiece in aquascapes ranging from minimalist to jungle-style layouts.
Being a root-feeding plant, Crypt Flamingo thrives best when planted in nutrient-rich substrate and will reward you with deep pink hues under stable, high-quality conditions. While it grows slowly, its vibrant appearance makes it one of the most desirable collector plants in the hobby.
Color: Bright to deep pink with soft, wavy leaves
Size: Medium mother plant with several leaves and established roots
Placement: Ideal for midground or as a foreground focal point
Growth Style: Rosette-forming; slow and compact
Propagation: Via runners under the substrate
Common Name: Crypt Flamingo
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. ‘Flamingo’
Plant Type: Rosette / Root feeder
Placement: Foreground to midground
CO₂: Not required, but benefits from added CO₂
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty: Intermediate (due to sensitivity during adaptation)
Substrate: Nutrient-rich recommended
Lighting: Medium to high for optimal color
Eye-catching color contrast in green-heavy scapes
Excellent for nano tanks and nature aquariums
Provides ground cover and gentle hiding spots for shrimp
A rare ornamental plant that elevates the value and uniqueness of a planted tank
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Lighting: Medium to high intensity
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
Crypt Flamingo may undergo "crypt melt" when first introduced to a new environment — this is normal. Simply leave the roots in place, and it will regrow stronger as it acclimates. For best coloration and growth, use root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate and maintain consistent tank conditions.
This is a medium-sized Cryptocoryne Flamingo mother plant, well-established with healthy root systems and several leaves. Grown submersed in shrimp-safe conditions, it's ready to transplant directly into your aquascape.
Grown with no duckweed or snails or pesticides.
Roughly 5-7” inches tall with leaves. (5-10 leaves). The thumbnail photo shows how pink these plants can grow in the right conditions.
Cryptocoryne Flamingo is a rare and highly sought-after variety of Cryptocoryne renowned for its striking pink to rosy tones. Native to tissue culture development rather than wild habitats, this hybrid brings a bold splash of color to any freshwater aquarium. Its compact, ruffled leaves and slow growth habit make it a showpiece in aquascapes ranging from minimalist to jungle-style layouts.
Being a root-feeding plant, Crypt Flamingo thrives best when planted in nutrient-rich substrate and will reward you with deep pink hues under stable, high-quality conditions. While it grows slowly, its vibrant appearance makes it one of the most desirable collector plants in the hobby.
Color: Bright to deep pink with soft, wavy leaves
Size: Medium mother plant with several leaves and established roots
Placement: Ideal for midground or as a foreground focal point
Growth Style: Rosette-forming; slow and compact
Propagation: Via runners under the substrate
Common Name: Crypt Flamingo
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne sp. ‘Flamingo’
Plant Type: Rosette / Root feeder
Placement: Foreground to midground
CO₂: Not required, but benefits from added CO₂
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty: Intermediate (due to sensitivity during adaptation)
Substrate: Nutrient-rich recommended
Lighting: Medium to high for optimal color
Eye-catching color contrast in green-heavy scapes
Excellent for nano tanks and nature aquariums
Provides ground cover and gentle hiding spots for shrimp
A rare ornamental plant that elevates the value and uniqueness of a planted tank
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Lighting: Medium to high intensity
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
Crypt Flamingo may undergo "crypt melt" when first introduced to a new environment — this is normal. Simply leave the roots in place, and it will regrow stronger as it acclimates. For best coloration and growth, use root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate and maintain consistent tank conditions.
