Cryptocoryne walkeri is a plant species belonging to the aroid genus Cryptocoryne. It is known to occur only in Sri Lanka.

Cryptocoryne walkeri
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species:
C. walkeri
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne walkeri
Schott
Synonyms[1]
  • Cryptocoryne lutea

Description

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Cryptocoryne walkeri has a more rigid and upright structure than most other Cryptocorynes. It grows to be 12–15 cm with a width of 8 cm.[2]

Cultivation

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Cryptocoryne walkeri is considered to be of medium-difficulty to cultivate. It is a slow grower with medium demands as to nutrients and light. Prefers medium lighting along with a pH of 5.0-7.0. Grows well in water that is 20-28C. As with all other Cryptocoryne cultivars, C. walkeri is subject to crypt melt.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Cryptocoryne lutea (Cryptocoryne walkeri 'lutea')". Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2009.
  2. ^ "Product card". tropica.com.