{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-yujii","title":"Cryptocoryne yujii","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #1a3a2a; border-bottom: 2px solid #4a7c59; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCryptocoryne yujii\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne yujii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly sought-after Cryptocoryne from Borneo, Indonesia, producing deep reddish-brown to olive-green leaves with slightly ruffled edges that form a compact, beautifully structured rosette. The warm, rich coloration and the ruffled leaf margins give yujii an ornate quality that places it firmly in the collector's tier of the Cryptocoryne genus — a plant that is genuinely prized whenever it appears in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; background-color: #e8f3e8; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; padding: 14px 18px; color: #1a3a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptocoryne yujii may experience some leaf melt when first introduced to a new aquarium — this is a normal acclimation response and the plant will recover fully once established. A nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters minimize this response and support the best long-term growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eLike all Cryptocoryne, yujii is a rhizome-rooted rosette plant that benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and stable water conditions. As a Bornean species, it appreciates the soft, slightly acidic water conditions typical of Indonesian aquatic habitats, though it adapts to a reasonable range of water chemistry once established. Initial leaf melt upon introduction is possible; maintaining stable conditions and avoiding disturbance during the establishment period produces the smoothest results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eThis easy Cryptocoryne grows in low to moderate lighting without requiring CO₂ supplementation. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide ideal growing conditions. Regular liquid fertilization supports the production of new leaves with the rich reddish-brown to olive-green coloration and the characteristic ruffled margins that define this variety. Stable conditions are particularly important for getting the best color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eIn the aquascape, Cryptocoryne yujii creates a refined and colorful midground focal point whose compact rosette and warm leaf colors stand out among more common green Crypts. The ruffled leaf margins add textural interest that rewards close viewing. It pairs beautifully with other Indonesian and Bornean species in collection displays, and serves equally well as a featured midground accent in nature-style planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eCryptocoryne yujii is a rare and beautiful Crypt for collectors who appreciate the finest the genus has to offer. Its warm coloration, ruffled leaves, and Bornean provenance make it a genuinely special plant in any planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1a3a2a; border-top: 1px solid #c8d8c8; padding-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMax Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e4 to 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eLight Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e72–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eCO2 Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eRare Crypt from Borneo with deep reddish-brown to olive-green leaves with slightly ruffled edges, forming a compact rosette. Appreciates stable conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"T\/C Cup","offer_id":51567860777271,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-yujii","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}