- Rosette plant
- Easy to medium (sources differ)
- Light: low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂: recommended
Cryptocoryne balansae
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae · Cryptocoryne crispatula
Medium rosette plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the background. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant Background
- Light
- Low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Difficulty
- Easy to medium (sources differ) Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
- Water
- 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Side shoots, Runners
- Botanical name
- Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily- Buce PlantPotted
Pot
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$6.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquatic ArtsBare plant
1 Plant
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$7.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Buce PlantTissue culture cup
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$9.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquarium Co-OpTissue culture cup
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$12.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
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Questions
Does Cryptocoryne balansae need strong light?
Cryptocoryne balansae grows in medium or high light.
Does Cryptocoryne balansae need CO₂?
It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Cryptocoryne balansae grow faster and denser.
Where does Cryptocoryne balansae go in the tank?
Cryptocoryne balansae is used in the background.
