Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

Cryptocoryne beckettii "petchii" from Sri Lanka is a small variant of Cryptocoryne beckettii that develops beautiful, slightly wavy leaf margins. As with many other Cryptocorynes, leaf color and shape depend greatly on the aquarium environment, but it usually grows 10-15 cm high and a maximum of 15 cm wide. The leaves in the aquarium usually turn a beautiful olive-brown with a purple underside.