Common Name: Crypt. Balansae
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is from the limestone mountains of Southern Thailand, where the water can be very hard. Leaves becomes 20-60 cm long and the single roset plant becomes 15-20 cm wide. Place it in the rear part of the tank, from where the leaves may float beautifully on the water surface. The leaves are either entirely green or maroon.
Cryptocoryne crispatula
This plant is grown in-vitro and is kept in a nutrient medium. Remove plant from cup and rinse roots and plant in aquarium water to remove medium. Seperate into portions and plant into substrate with aquascaping tweezers.
Like many other Cryptocorynes it needs to acclimatize before growth starts in earnest. It is not very demanding, but appreciates a nutritious substrate and good light if you want to keep the maroon color.
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