Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia

Cryptocoryne crispatula Engl. var. flaccidifolia N.Jacobsen

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia 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
  • Height7.9–19.7" (20–50 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
68–79°F (20–26°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–19.7" (20–50 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
68–79°F (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
Color
Green, Red, Brown

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What you’ll need to grow Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Botanical name
Cryptocoryne crispatula Engl. var. flaccidifolia N.Jacobsen

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