{"product_id":"horizon-cryptocoryne-nurii-copy","title":"Horizon - Cryptocoryne Striolata sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eryptocoryne striolata – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocoryne striolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating and less commonly encountered Cryptocoryne originating from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorneo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it is naturally found growing in and around forest streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species develops attractive elongated leaves with a beautifully textured surface and gently undulating margins. Depending on growing conditions and the particular form, mature foliage can display a mixture of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen, olive, bronze and brown tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the plant a wonderfully natural appearance in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many of the more commonly available Cryptocoryne species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. striolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly well suited to aquascapes where texture, subtle colour and a more unusual botanical character are desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emidground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, around wood and rockwork, or as an individual feature plant in a natural-style aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts textured foliage works especially well alongside Bucephalandra, smaller Cryptocoryne species, mosses and other plants used in Borneo-inspired or stream-style layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beneficial but not essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Runners \/ daughter plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most Cryptocoryne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. striolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appreciates a stable aquarium and a nutrient-rich substrate. Avoid repeatedly moving an established plant, as Cryptocoryne generally perform best once allowed to settle and develop a healthy root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon Labs Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, grown under sterile laboratory conditions and free from unwanted snails, algae and aquarium pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the plant from the cup, carefully rinse away the culture gel and separate it into smaller portions before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Cryptocoryne for the Collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor aquarists who already have the familiar Cryptocoryne varieties and are looking for something a little different, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocoryne striolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exciting addition. Its textured foliage, earthy colouration and Bornean origin make it particularly appealing for natural and collector-style planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41933271040133,"sku":"TC050","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/TC050-CryptStriolata.png?v=1790343634","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-cryptocoryne-nurii-copy","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}