Plant comparison
Cryptocoryne Wendtii vs Lindernia Rotundifolia
How the Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Lindernia Rotundifolia compare on care, size, water and temperament, and which plant suits your tank.
By Mike ElmiraUpdated
TL;DR, Cryptocoryne Wendtii vs Lindernia Rotundifolia
The Cryptocoryne Wendtii and the Lindernia Rotundifolia come up together a lot when people are choosing a plant, and they are close enough to weigh side by side. Both are happy somewhere around 22 to 28 °C and pH 6 to 7.5, so a single tank can suit either one. The Lindernia Rotundifolia is the more forgiving of the two, which matters if this is an early tank, while the Cryptocoryne Wendtii rewards a bit more attention. In a low-tech, low-light setup the Cryptocoryne Wendtii is the safer bet; the other really wants brighter light to look its best.
Group compatibility overview
Excellent fit
Every key parameter overlaps and no major conflicts surfaced.
Temperature
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii22–28 °C
- Lindernia Rotundifolia22–28 °C
pH
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii6–8
- Lindernia Rotundifolia5.5–7.5
Hardness
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii2–15 dGH
- Lindernia Rotundifolia2–15 dGH
Full attributes
Every parameter, side by side| Parameter |  PlantCryptocoryne WendtiiCryptocoryne wendtii |  PlantLindernia RotundifoliaLindernia rotundifolia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Plant | Plant |
| Origin | Sri Lanka | India and Sri Lanka |
| Family | Araceae | Linderniaceae |
| Temperature | 22–28 °C | 22–28 °C |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (dGH) | 2–15 | 2–15 |
| Flow rate | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Max height | 15–25 cm | 10–25 cm |
| Difficulty | 2 / 5 | 1 / 5 |
| Light | Low to Medium | Medium |
| CO₂ | None to Optional | Optional |
| Growth rate | Slow to Medium | Medium |
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions search engines and AI assistants surface most often about this species.
Can you keep Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Lindernia Rotundifolia together?
Yes. Their temperature and pH ranges overlap around 22 to 28 °C and pH 6 to 7.5, so one set of water conditions keeps both comfortable. Match group sizes and cover the usual planted-tank basics and they share a tank fine.
Which is easier to keep, the Cryptocoryne Wendtii or the Lindernia Rotundifolia?
The Lindernia Rotundifolia is the easier of the two, closer to very easy, while the Cryptocoryne Wendtii leans beginner-friendly.
Do Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Lindernia Rotundifolia need the same water?
Close to it. Aim for 22 to 28 °C and pH 6 to 7.5 and you're in the shared sweet spot for both. Full ranges are in the table above.
What's the main difference between the Cryptocoryne Wendtii and the Lindernia Rotundifolia?
Placement and light. The Cryptocoryne Wendtii works as midground, the Lindernia Rotundifolia as midground, and their light needs differ, which is covered in the table.