Cryptocoryne Affinis Red

Nice plants - bare root, sprouts

I elder plants from Aquarium Plants Factory several times a year. One thing I’ve learned is that “Bare Root” generally means “sprouts.” While the plants always arrive in good shape, I recommend you pay a little more and get potted specimens. The bare root Cryptocoryne affinis I received were tiny. The plants were so delicate that they were hard to plant in the substrate. But if you do get bare root plants, I strongly suggest you plant them in a sand substrate. Give them a chance to put out proper roots and grow before putting them in a tank with bottom, feeding fish and Siamese algae eaters. Those species of fish tend to uproot delicate plants with their foraging. In summary, pay a little more to get potted plants from this excellent grower.

Red Rubin

The plant came with multiple holes in the leaves as if an insect had eaten it. I planted it anyway as the roots seemed OK. The plant has continued to deteriorate. I think I should pull it out. What do you think? The cryptocoryne Affinis Red is doing well!

Cryptocoryne Affinis Red

Plants arrived healthy and in excellent condition with roots. The plants were packaged extremely well. I was very impressed with how the plants were packaged and with how quickly my order was processed and delivered to me. I ordered 2 of these plants, and actually received 8. The plants are very small, and I am excited to watch them grow. Very impressed with the condition of the plants when I received them. They also acclimated to my aquarium very quickly and have not melted yet (it has been 1/2 of a week).