Aquarium plant

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia grows as a rosette plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: easy care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–9, KH 5–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height2–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–9
Carbonate hardness
5–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green, red, brown

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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FAQ

Where should Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.

How tall does Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia grow?

Height: 2–5 cm.