Cryptocoryne Spiralis Tiger Vitro Culture

Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' Vitro Culture® – Bold Tiger-Striped Foliage for Aquascaping Impact

Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' is a dramatic and eye-catching rosette plant with long, spiraled leaves marked by bold tiger-like striping. Native to India, it adds a wild, natural look to midground or background areas of aquascapes. With colors ranging from bronze to reddish-brown and a pattern that mimics tiger stripes, this unique variety of Cryptocoryne brings depth and motion to planted tanks.

Delivered in our Vitro Culture® bag format, this plant is grown using sterile tissue culture methods and packaged in nutrient gel to ensure a clean, pest-free start—perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and sensitive environments.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger'

• Common Name: Crypt Tiger Spiralis

• Leaf Shape: Long, narrow, spiraled with dark striping

• Coloration: Bronze to reddish-brown with tiger-like markings

• Light Demand: Low to medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but enhances coloration

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Placement: Midground to background

🧫 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Grown in sterile lab conditions

• Free from snails, algae, and harmful pathogens

• Sealed in a clear, nutrient-rich bag for freshness

• No pesticides—completely shrimp-safe

• Easy to rinse and plant upon arrival

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds visual texture and contrast to planted tanks

• Excellent for jungle, biotope, and nature-style layouts

• Pairs beautifully with smaller Crypts, Anubias, or Bucephalandra

🌿 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation: Via runners or side shoots

• Nutrient Substrate: ✅ Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: ✅ Yes (ideal for terrariums, paludariums, and emersed setups)

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1 sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing clean, healthy Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' plantlets. Yield approx. 3-4 clumps.

• Packaged in nutrient gel—ready to rinse and plant

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Cryptocoryne species often experience “melting” when adjusting to new conditions. This is normal. Ensure stable lighting and parameters, and the plant will regrow once established.