Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae comes from southern Thailand where there are limestone mountains and the water can be very hard. Like many other Cryptocorynes, it needs acclimatization before growth begins in earnest. The leaves are 20-60 cm long and a single rosette plant is 15-20 cm wide.
Cryptocoryne crispatula
57 kr
Carefully remove the pot and rock wool, rinse the roots and divide the plant if needed. Plant according to its growth habit; rhizomes remain above the substrate, while stem and rosette plants are planted with their roots in it.
Requirements vary by species. Added CO₂ and balanced plant nutrition often improve growth and colour, but match light, nutrition and CO₂ to the requirements in the product description.
Placement depends on mature height, growth habit and light requirement. Plan so it receives enough light without shading smaller plants.
Provide stable lighting and nutrition and avoid major changes while it establishes. Some older leaves may deteriorate as the plant adapts to new conditions.
