{"product_id":"aquarium-plant-cryptocoryne-retrospiralis-for-a-textured-background-and-tall-flowing-foliage","title":"Aquarium Plant: Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis for a Textured Background and Tall, Flowing Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive a taller planted aquarium natural depth and movement using Cryptocoryne retrospiralis. Its long, narrow leaves combine a hammered surface with a loose corkscrew twist, creating an expressive background curtain rather than a flat wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis established aquarium favorite grows 10–24 inches tall and can shift from bright emerald green toward olive and bronze tones under moderate lighting. It is an easy, low-maintenance root feeder once established, but it prefers stable conditions and a permanent position in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, reed-like leaves rise vertically, filling the background while leaving the aquascape with a sense of movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bullated texture and winding twist give each leaf visible character, adding detail to tall planted layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts extensive root system anchors into the substrate after establishment, supporting a dependable, low-maintenance background display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light meets its stated lighting needs, while optional pressurized CO2 can increase growth speed and foliage density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can grow submerged in an aquarium or emersed in a high-humidity setup, offering flexibility for different aquatic plant displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubterranean runners and offshoot plantlets provide straightforward options for propagating established growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Cryptocoryne retrospiralis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon names: Crypt Retrospiralis and Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Araceae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Rosette and root feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10–24 inches (25–60 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare difficulty: Easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight requirement: Low to moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 requirement: Optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Background or tall accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater pH: 6.5–7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India, China, and Thailand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: Subterranean runners or offshoot separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting: Remove the pot and clear all rockwool from the roots before planting deeply in aquarium soil with fine-tip pinsettes or tweezers appropriate for aquascaping use. Add root tab fertilizer when planting in inert sand or gravel, and choose the permanent \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose its permanent position before planting, then keep water conditions stable while the roots settle. If early leaves dissolve after a parameter change, trim decaying tissue and leave the subterranean root mass undisturbed so adapted foliage can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buce Plant","offers":[{"title":"Pot","offer_id":44656772579431,"sku":"SHP-7949-5118B7","price":22.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pot Package","offer_id":44656772612199,"sku":"SHP-7949-71DC05","price":35.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pot Package","offer_id":44656772644967,"sku":"SHP-7949-820FB9","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/9360447949-main-001.jpg?v=1789753279","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/aquarium-plant-cryptocoryne-retrospiralis-for-a-textured-background-and-tall-flowing-foliage","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}