Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Florida Sunset’


Thanks to a local club member, I finally have the recently announced new Cryptocoryne wendtii cultivar ‘Florida Sunset.’ That plant made its appearance at the last AGA’08 convention in Atlanta. Hearing the $120 price tag at the auction I decided to wait few months until the plant was available in local pet shops. Not sure if economy had a direct impact or market is already over-saturated but the price tag nowadays is very affordable ~$10. I noticed a lot of hobbyists are in the possession of it and they are growing it sub/emersed so we should be able to spread this plant around fairly quickly. Stay tune for an update !

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  1. #1 by Kris - April 5th, 2009 at 18:59

    I just got this one too. For me, all of the leaves melted, but I’m starting to get some new growth. I’ll post pictures as soon as I have some leaves of significance.

  2. #2 by John D. - April 5th, 2009 at 19:38

    Looks good Jay!, mine are growing nicely submersed! Should look sweet within a couple months.

  3. #3 by Jay - April 6th, 2009 at 00:38

    Kris :

    I just got this one too. For me, all of the leaves melted, but I’m starting to get some new growth. I’ll post pictures as soon as I have some leaves of significance.

    Kris,
    Leaves are melting here as well but I’m noticing new growth already. Should be fairly easy to grow. Let’s see how complex will it be to flower.

  4. #4 by Jay - April 6th, 2009 at 00:41

    John D. :

    Looks good Jay!, mine are growing nicely submersed! Should look sweet within a couple months.

    Glad you have yours growing submerged. Keep us all posted with the pictures. Good luck !

  5. #5 by Rich Mantell - April 6th, 2009 at 17:34

    What are the needed conditions to induce blooming in this variety and are seeds produced that would likely be viable?

  6. #6 by Jay - April 6th, 2009 at 18:04

    Rich Mantell :

    What are the needed conditions to induce blooming in this variety and are seeds produced that would likely be viable?

    Rich,
    Are you asking in general or this specific cultivar ? If latter, then there is really no special setup or knowledge that I have. I’m going to approach it the same fashion as all other Cryptocoryne in MY setup.

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