Shoal & Stem
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Cryptocoryne Balansae

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae

Sparsely planted

Where it's from

Native to Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, India and 4 more

The range of its wild species, Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae.

Native range: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) (CC BY 4.0).

At a glance

Light
Low to medium
CO₂
Not required
Growth
Slow to moderate once established
Placement
Background
Temp
72–82°F
22–28°C
pH
6.0–7.5
GH
36–268 ppm
2–15 dGH

Nitrate under 30 ppm.

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