🌿Red Wendtii “Mi Oya” (Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’)
🌿Red Wendtii “Mi Oya” (Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rosette Plant • Midground Plant • Premium Aquascape Plant
📋 Red Wendtii “Mi Oya” (Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’) is a beautiful location-based variant of Wendtii, known for its Deep Red to Bronze Leaves with Strong Wavy Texture.
Originating from the Mi Oya region of Sri Lanka, this form develops richer coloration and more pronounced leaf structure compared to standard Red Wendtii.
It adapts well to aquarium conditions and becomes more vibrant under stronger lighting and good nutrition.
This plant serves as a striking Color-Focused Midground Feature, ideal for creating depth and contrast in aquascapes.
💡 Highlights
❤️ Enhanced Red Coloration: Deeper tones than standard varieties
🍂 Pronounced Wavy Leaves: Strong texture and flow
🌍 Location Variant: Sourced from Mi Oya region
🌱 Hardy Growth: Reliable and adaptable
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Easy once established
🧾 A Quick Look at Red Wendtii “Mi Oya”
📛 Common Name: Red Wendtii Mi Oya
🔬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’
👨👩👧 Family: Araceae
🌍 Origin: Sri Lanka (Mi Oya region)
📏 Max Size: 10–20 cm (≈ 4–8″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate (higher light enhances red tones)
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Clusters
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate (root feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Runners
