Plant Id: What Am I?

[Styx]

So, this sprouted in my tank. I want to know what it is because I just love it! Someone said it might be a crypt, but I have no idea.

 

[Themuleous]

Looks like some sort of crypt but can tell for sure with that pic

Sam

 

[Styx]

I'll try for another photo tomorrow. Maybe a better shot will help.

EDIT: So I lied. Is this photo better?

And the edges of the leaves are wavy, like the plant in this photo:
http/www.plantgeek.net/images/plantpics/wendtii2.jpg

 

[Themuleous]

Yeh prob a crypt of some sort, its very hard to tell exactly there are 100's of types. Generally they are undemanding plants but root tabs or a plant substrate help as they tend to be heavy root feeders.

Sam

 

[Graeme Edwards]

Im going for Cryptocoryne parva , have a look on here in the list to the right.

http/www.tropica.com/default.asp

 

[Themuleous]

I think thats a fair guess

 

[Styx]

Themuleous, I'm shocked it's growig at all. I move it around all the time, I never give it anything and it's got so little light my java moss is dying even. And since its sprouted, it's grown another leaf! But now that I like it, I'd like ot take better care of it. What are these root tabs and where can I get some?

Thanks Moody.

 

[Themuleous]

I know this is a UK website, but the root tabs are things like this and this, other ones are shown here. I have found the seachem ones to be very good. I would try and get a general one, ie that contains lots of different nutrients rather than one that just contains iron

Sam

 

[Styx]

Thanks! Here's a few more photos of the plant.