Tropica 125 Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne crispatula

Tropica 125 Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne crispatula

Tropica 125 Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne crispatula is a live aquarium plant supplied from tissue culture in a closed cup. It suits aquarists who want a background rosette plant whose long leaves can drift across the water surface, and it is a good choice for a South African planted tank that needs a low-demand rear feature.

Key Benefits

• Long leaves that can float on the water surface when the plant is placed at the back of the tank
• Not very demanding, with low light and low CO2 requirements listed
• Medium growth rate from a single rosette
• Leaves are either entirely green or maroon, which adds colour variation to a planted layout
• Supplied from tissue culture in a closed cup

About This Plant

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae comes from the limestone mountains of Southern Thailand, where the water can be very hard. It is not a fussy species, but it appreciates a nutritious substrate and good light. Like many other Cryptocorynes, it needs time to acclimatise before growth starts in earnest, so be patient after planting.

The leaves reach 20-60 cm (8-24") in length. The single rosette plant grows 15-20 cm (6-8") wide, so allow room for it to spread.

How to Use

• Place it in the rear part of the tank, where the leaves can float on the water surface.
• Plant it in a nutritious substrate and give it good light.
• Allow it time to acclimatise before expecting solid growth.

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums that need a background plant
• Aquarists who want a rosette plant with low light and low CO2 demand
• Tanks with enough height and rear space for long leaves

Specifications

• Plant type: Rosulate
• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 20 - 30+
• Light demand: Low
• CO2 demand: Low
• Leaf length: 20-60 cm (8-24")
• Rosette width: 15-20 cm (6-8")
• Leaf colour: entirely green or maroon

What's Included

• Tropica 125 Tissue Culture - Cryptocoryne crispatula, a live aquatic plant supplied in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I plant Cryptocoryne crispatula in my aquarium?
Place it in the rear part of the tank. From there, its long leaves can float across the water surface.

How big does it get?
The leaves grow 20-60 cm (8-24") long. The single rosette plant reaches 15-20 cm (6-8") wide.

Does it need CO2 injection or very bright lighting?
Its listed light demand and CO2 demand are both low. It still appreciates good light and a nutritious substrate.

Why isn't it growing straight after planting?
Like many other Cryptocorynes, it needs to acclimatise before growth starts in earnest. Give it time in a suitable position with good light and a nutritious substrate.

What colour will the leaves be?
The leaves are either entirely green or maroon.

Where does this plant come from?
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is from the limestone mountains of Southern Thailand, where the water can be very hard.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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