{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-mi-oya","title":"CRYPTOCORYNE WENDTII “MI OYA”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’ - Bronze-Red Midground Aquarium Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’ is a striking midground aquarium plant prized for its rich bronze-red colouring and distinctive hammered-texture leaves. Originally from Sri Lanka, this attractive Crypt adds depth, colour and contrast to planted aquariums while remaining remarkably easy to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural, jungle-like appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich bronze-red foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive hammered leaf texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for Nature-style aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for community and shrimp aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Adaptable Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. wendtii ‘Mi Oya’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its adaptability. It does not require high lighting or CO₂ injection, making it an excellent choice for low-tech aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to moderate lighting is sufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ injection is not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits from a nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly adaptable to different aquarium conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, ‘Mi Oya’ is exceptionally hardy and can tolerate a wide range of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Colour \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most attractive features is its ability to vary in colour depending on lighting and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStronger lighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves can develop deeper bronze, reddish-brown tones\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower lighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e foliage may retain softer green shades with brown undertones\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWavy, textured leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create depth and contrast within the aquascape\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact rosette growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ideal for the midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rugged foliage creates a natural, jungle-like appearance and works particularly well when planted around rocks, wood or taller background plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Choose Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its unusual texture, rich coloration and easy-going nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking for a colourful and dependable aquarium plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and easy to grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent low-tech plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes well without CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds strong colour and texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Nature-style aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks well in community and shrimp tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ What makes ‘Mi Oya’ different from other Crypts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive hammered leaf texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWavy, rugged foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive bronze-red coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides excellent contrast against green aquarium plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese characteristics give ‘Mi Oya’ a particularly bold appearance compared with many other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💨 Can it grow without CO₂?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mi Oya’ is ideally suited to low-tech aquariums and can grow successfully without CO₂ injection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Low to moderate lighting\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Good-quality substrate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Regular nutrients\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Stable aquarium conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare generally sufficient for healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ Does it need trimming?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery little maintenance is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply remove older, damaged or deteriorating outer leaves occasionally to keep the rosette looking tidy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 Avoid excessive trimming\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Remove unhealthy leaves at the base\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Allow new leaves to develop naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Will it melt after planting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cryptocoryne species are well known for experiencing “Crypt melt” when moved or introduced to a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is usually temporary rather than a sign that the plant is dying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Remove leaves that have completely deteriorated\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Keep the roots and crown undisturbed\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Maintain stable water conditions\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Allow time for the plant to acclimate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Fresh, healthy leaves should emerge once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground rosette plant\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, bronze and reddish-brown tones\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature-style, community and shrimp aquariums\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554024018257,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/8DC8328A-221E-48AB-86C2-689754A8D011.jpg?v=1786533497","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-mi-oya","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}