Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne affinis

Cryptocoryne affinis

Cryptocoryne affinis is a rosette plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height10–40 cm (3.9–15.7 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–26 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
10–40 cm (3.9–15.7 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
3–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–30 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne affinis

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