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Plant Profile Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
- Thread starter LondonDragon
- Start date
- Scientific Name
- Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
- Botanical Name
- Cryptocóryne crispátula var. balánsae (Gagnep.) N. Jacobsen
- Synonyms
- Cryptocoryne balansae Gagnep., Cryptocoryne kwangsiensis H.Li, Cryptocoryne longispatha Merr.
- Major Group
- Angiosperms
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Cryptocoryne
Occasionally a rarer red variant can be available.
hypnogogia
Member
Does that grow as big and vigorously as the green variety?
Yes!
hypnogogia
Member
Superb. I’ll keep my eyes open for some of that then.
Lovely specimen 
PARAGUAY
Member
Lucky to have that river
Sadly, I found out later that it is illegal to collect things from that river
Going to keep the one in the pic though as it started to melt and taking it back probably isn’t good idea.
Yes it is indeed!
@GHNelson Update: After asking locals and many people if it is allowed to collect Crypts or not, the answer is yes, since it was collected in the water way that is only passing through the national park area but not in the park itself.
However, if I want more of this Crypts, I would probably go buy it because it just feel wrong.
Also, is there any reasons why wild Crypt Balansae leaves are more crinkly and dark greenish than the one that sell in the store?
However, if I want more of this Crypts, I would probably go buy it because it just feel wrong.
Also, is there any reasons why wild Crypt Balansae leaves are more crinkly and dark greenish than the one that sell in the store?
nijat11
Member
Hello everyone. I have planted this crypt (Dennerle vitro) 2-3 months ago and they are still short, max 20 sm. Any advise what can I do to promote growth?
Add some root balls under the roots!
hoggie
hoggie
