Plant comparison
Cryptocoryne Wendtii vs Staurogyne Repens
How the Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Staurogyne Repens compare on care, size, water and temperament, and which plant suits your tank.
By Mike ElmiraUpdated
TL;DR, Cryptocoryne Wendtii vs Staurogyne Repens
The Cryptocoryne Wendtii and the Staurogyne Repens 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. Neither is harder than the other to keep, so the choice comes down to look and stocking rather than skill. 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
- Staurogyne Repens20–28 °C
pH
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii6–8
- Staurogyne Repens6–7.5
Hardness
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii2–15 dGH
- Staurogyne Repens2–15 dGH
Full attributes
Every parameter, side by side| Parameter |  PlantCryptocoryne WendtiiCryptocoryne wendtii |  PlantStaurogyne RepensStaurogyne repens |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Plant | Plant |
| Origin | Sri Lanka | Rio Cristalino basin, Brazil |
| Family | Araceae | Acanthaceae |
| Temperature | 22–28 °C | 20–28 °C |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness (dGH) | 2–15 | 2–15 |
| Flow rate | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Max height | 15–25 cm | 5–10 cm |
| Difficulty | 2 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Light | Low to Medium | Medium |
| CO₂ | None to Optional | Optional |
| Growth rate | Slow to Medium | Slow to 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 Staurogyne Repens 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 Staurogyne Repens?
They sit at the same care level, both beginner-friendly, so neither is the obvious beginner pick. The decision is really about the look you're after.
Do Cryptocoryne Wendtii and Staurogyne Repens 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 Staurogyne Repens?
Placement and light. The Cryptocoryne Wendtii works as midground, the Staurogyne Repens as foreground or midground, and their light needs differ, which is covered in the table.