Cryptocoryne walkeri
Species of aquatic plant
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Cryptocoryne walkeri is a plant species belonging to the aroid genus Cryptocoryne. It is known to occur only in Sri Lanka.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Cryptocoryne |
| Species: | C. walkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne walkeri Schott | |
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Description
Cryptocoryne walkeri has a more rigid and upright structure than most other Cryptocorynes. It grows to be 12–15 cm with a width of 8 cm.[2]
Cultivation
Cryptocoryne walkeri is considered to be of medium-difficulty to cultivate. It is a slow grower with medium demands as to nutrients and light. Prefers medium lighting along with a pH of 5.0-7.0. Grows well in water that is 20-28C. As with all other Cryptocoryne cultivars, C. walkeri is subject to crypt melt.[citation needed]