Cryptocoryne ciliata 'Dwarf'

The dwarf form of Cryptocoryne ciliata maintains the same hardiness and remarkable brackish water tolerance of the standard species while growing to a noticeably more modest size. Leaves are broad and oval, produced on shorter petioles, keeping the plant well within the midground height range of most aquariums. It adapts equally well to freshwater and slightly saline conditions and tolerates a wide range of hardness levels. Like the standard form, it is an ideal candidate for biotope aquariums representing coastal freshwater or tidal zones. Its more manageable size also makes it suitable for smaller aquariums than the full-sized species.