Common Name: Family Name: Native To: Lighting: pH: Growth Demands: Growth Form: Growth Rate: True Aquatic: Placement In Tank: Available As:

Cryptocoryne Balansae Araceae Southeast Asia Medium 5 - 9 Easy Rosette Medium Yes Mid - Background Bare Root

Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne crispatula Plant Positioning: Background Lighting(watts/gal.): 2.5-3.0 Temperature (F): 73-83 Environment: Amphibious PH: Neutral 7 Distribution: Sri Lanka Reproduction: Seeds/Runners Hardiness: Medium

 

As with most crypts, undemanding. Does not like to be moved and will suffer from 'Crypt melt' or 'Crypt rot'. The most commonly available variety of the crispatula species. Slow growing, even by crypt standards, it will benefit from a nutrient rich substrate, or root tabs. Can reach over 2 ft tall.