Please ID this Cryptocoryne.

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Deborah
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Please ID this Cryptocoryne.

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Hello! A few days ago, I bought this small potted plant from the local Petco. I'm sure it's a Cryptocoryne, but which one? Is there a way to tell from these two photos?

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I bought two pots and each one separated into about 8 plantlets. The plants are very short so I was wondering if this could possibly be C. parva?

Thanks! I had meant for my first post to be in Introductions, and will do that soon. :D
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Some of the leaves seem too wide for C. parva. Do you have a coin to show relative size?

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Probably wendtii, green?
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Thanks to both for your help so far. The plantlets are all planted in the tank now.
scientist0724 wrote:Some of the leaves seem too wide for C. parva. Do you have a coin to show relative size? Arlene


This is a good idea. It's overcast here atm but as soon as I get some light I will take the photo and post it. :D
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Research C. lucens & C. lutea. Similar looking
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Larry Grenier wrote:Research C. lucens & C. lutea. Similar looking
Thanks, I will.

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Here is the comparison with a coin that Arlene suggested. Hope it helps. :D
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not parva, could be wendtii, lutea, or somewhere in that area..impossible to test unless u flower it,...
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Okay, thanks, Damien and all for your replies. :)
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