Cryptocoryne balansae

  • Stock: 6 units in stock
  • Dimensions: up to 60cm
  • Model: P2020340
  • Origin: South East Asia
Price:
£5.99
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1-2
£5.99
3-4
£5.39
5+
£5.09
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Description

Originating from Southern Thailand the Cryptocoryne balansae (cryptocoryne crispatula) is a simple and attractive looking plant with fine stems supporting neat and crisp/crinkled leaves. The better the light, the more crinkled they appear and similarly if you give this plant less light, the leaves will appear almost smooth. Requires regular fertillization and/or substrate supplementation for ideal growth.

Ideally position in the aquarium in clumps of 4-5. Scatter them around a rock to create a wild and natural look and feel. This plant will need to acclimatise before it will flourish and grow and can reach up to 60cm if given the best conditions.

Understanding Crypt melt - all Cryptocoryne species require stable water parameter and light conditions. Once planted, Crypts should not be moved otherwise it can trigger what is called Crypt melt. If a Crypt has a significant change of environment (ph, kh , gh, lighting intensity or duration, root disturbance etc), Crypt melt can be triggered. The leaves start to disintegrate as the plant prepares for its new environment - DO NOT WORRY! Your plant will begin to grow back over the next 30 days (sometimes sooner, sometimes later) - it's still very much alive and busy getting ready for the growth of new leaves. In the meantime, any decaying leaves should be trimmed and recycled in a compost bin.

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by Faye C.
21/4/2022
Came as well grown healthy clump. Much better than some of the stumpy ones in the shops.

 
by Jerome D.
25/11/2021
Lovely plant, looks splendid in amongst the other plants in my aquarium, compliments the different leaf shapes, colours and sizes of the other plant species in my dutch style aquarium.

 
by Ellen M.
1/9/2021
I have ordered these plants twice now. They arrive as a decent size and grow well. I haven’t had any issues with melting. Very impressed.

 
by Raymond W.
29/8/2021
Beautiful healthy plants, doing well in my aquarium

 
by Ellen M.
4/7/2021
The plants have been in my aquarium for a few weeks now and are growing steadily.

 
by Raymond W.
6/6/2021
Very fast delivery, the plants were very well packaged. Great quality healthy plants.

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Guest
01/27/2012 12:13:05
01/27/2012 12:13:05
Does this plant need CO2 to survive? Cheers

 
Staff
01/27/2012 14:57:22
01/27/2012 14:57:22

It's fine in a non CO2 tank but does better with CO2.



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