Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is a rosette plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height20–50 cm (7.9–19.7 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–26 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
20–50 cm (7.9–19.7 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–9
Carbonate hardness
5–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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