Cryptocoryne 'Green Gecko'

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green Gecko’ is a unique cultivar of Cryptocoryne aquarium plant, admired for its bright, fresh green leaves with a hammered texture. Its compact rosette growth and vivid colour add a lively accent to any aquascape layout.

Reaching a height of 5-15 cm, ‘Green Gecko’ is perfect for midground placement or as a foreground grouping in larger tanks, creating natural clusters and lush green carpets when planted in groups. The plant thrives under low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, although CO₂ promotes faster growth and richer green tones.

Cryptocoryne ‘Green Gecko’ is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners and advanced aquascapers alike. It benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters. Like other crypts, it may melt upon introduction to a new tank, but quickly regrows stronger once acclimated.

Its vibrant green colour, hammered leaf texture, and hardy nature make Cryptocoryne ‘Green Gecko’ an essential choice for low-tech tanks, community aquariums, and natural aquascape layouts.

Does Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green Gecko’ need CO₂?
CO₂ is not required but enhances growth rate and deepens its green colours.

Why do the leaves melt after planting?
Crypts often melt when adapting to new water conditions but will regrow stronger once acclimated.

Is Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green Gecko’ suitable for low-tech tanks?
Yes - it thrives in low to medium light without CO₂, making it ideal for beginners.

What makes Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green Gecko’ unique?
Its bright green colour and hammered leaf texture set it apart from other Cryptocoryne varieties.