Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia

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Entity overview

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia is mapped for discovery as medium-growth rosette plant with midground/background placement.

The plant is classified in the profile under genus Cryptocoryne, family Araceae, order Alismatales, and major group Angiosperms.

Alternate names include Cryptocoryne retrospiralis Cryptocoryne tonkinensis.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cutting off daughter plants.

Care data interpretation

Care filters for this profile include easy difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

For this profile: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Available water ranges include temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–9, KH 5–21 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

Aquarium tool: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

The nutrient fields provide nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Use with this data: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–26 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
rosette
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

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

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne

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