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Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae

Tropica No. 125


Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae - 8,71 K

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Family Araceae
Part of the world South East Asia
Country of origin Thailand
Height 30-60 cm
Width 10-20 cm
Light requirements low-high
Temperature 20-28oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance acid-basic
Easiness easy

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae has crispy velvet leaves. The colour can vary from red-brown to light-green depending on the light and the substrate but the actual colour probably depends on the variety, too. The natural habitat of Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is often calcareous though the growth is stimulated by addition of CO2. It is an quite sturdy plant and larger individuals willingly set new offshoots. In large aquaria a group of Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae creates a beautiful background.