• Plant Type: Foreground plant
  • Height: ~3–8 cm
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Lighting: Low – Medium (higher light = faster spread)
  • CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
  • Temperature: 22–28 °C
  • pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
  • Propagation: Runners (spreads horizontally)

Cryptocoryne parva is ideal for low-tech tanks and beginners who want a clean foreground without demanding care. With patience, it forms a dense, natural green carpet.