Tropica In Vitro Cryptocoryne crispatula

Tropica In Vitro Cryptocoryne crispatula

100% sterile laboratory aquarium plants in sealed cups.

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae comes from southern Thailand.
In its source area, the water can be very hard due to calcareous mountains.

It does not make great demands on its environment, but it does require good lighting conditions and a nutritious substrate to thrive optimally.

Like many other Cryptocoryne species, it needs an acclimatization period before growth really begins. The leaves grow to 20-60 cm long, and the individual plant reaches 15-20 cm in width. Cryptocoryne crispatula should therefore be placed at the back of the aquarium, where the leaves can float decoratively on the surface. The leaves can be either entirely green or reddish-brown.

• Scientific name:
  Cryptocoryne crispatula
• Height: approx. 20–50+ cm (depending on variety and conditions)
• Placement: Mid to background, ideal for taller aquariums
• Growth form: rosette-shaped, long, narrow, sometimes wavy leaves
• Growth: slow to medium
• Light requirements: low to medium
• CO₂ requirement: not absolutely necessary; vigorous growth with CO₂ and good soil.
• Substrate: nutrient-rich soil or sand/gravel with fertilizer pellets recommended
• Difficulty level: easy to medium