Cryptocoryne Crispulata Var. Balansae in jar - Aquaflora

The cryptocory crispatula var. Balansaee is a beautiful cryptocoryne that has proven to be a large aquarium plant, highly adaptable and easy to cultivate, which makes it one of the most popular cryptocory species in aquarium. Like all the varieties of the cryptocory group crispatula, this plant prefers a place with medium-high light. Under sufficient light, the bolison pattern "hammered" of the leaves develops more pronounced. The addition of CO2 improves growth but is absolutely not necessary. When continuously replenished with sufficient nutrients through water or substrate, Cryptocoryne Crispatula Var. Balansae develops in a beautiful plant. It grows faster and more luxuriant when the supply of nutrients is abundant, in particular nitrate, phosphate and iron. This variety prefers hard water, so a good calcium contribution is also important, as for most representatives of the cryptocory group crispatula. A calcium deficiency causes deformed and curled leaves.

There are several forms of Cryptocoryne Crispatula Var. Balansae, one of the most common leaves wide 2 cm wide, but the width of the leaves can vary from 1.5 to 4 cm and the color can go from green to an attractive bronze shade. A typical characteristic of Cryptocoryne Crispatula Var. Balansae are the balanced balanced leaves.

The cryptocory variety crispatula var. Flaccidifolia, quite similar to Cryptocoryne crispatula var. Balansae differs because it has more narrow submerged leaves (from 0.5 to 1.2 cm), not boiled.

We must ensure that Cryptocoryne crispatula grow in stable conditions: sudden changes in the environment can cause the crypto to be dissolved (as in the case of most cryptocory species). When it is cultivated, this cryptocoryne does not reproduce so fast from stolons as the submerged form. Flower stems form more frequently on semi-emerged plants in shallow circulating waters. Old populations that grow under media are more likely to bloom. The Spata (Pseudo Petal) of the flower stem has a long tube. His surprising blade winds spiral. The lower part of the spake shows a motif of lines and purple dots on a dirty white background.

During the summer months, this cryptocoryne can also be kept in an outdoor pond. It is better to plant it in a vase, so you can take it out and sheltered for the winter. The old and well-established populations quickly reproduce daglis stoloni within the substrate, and can spread far beyond the area that their cultivator provided them. Therefore, a regular cutting of these stolons is needed, with a sharp knife or a razor blade, or you can simply extract the daughters seedlings from the ground and replant them closer to the mother plant.

Since Cryptocoryne Crispatula Var. Balansae in good condition can grow up to a height of over 50 cm, is more suitable for the background of a tank or very high aquariums. A well-kept group is a beautiful and lonely visual call for a Dutch aquarium. It is also a great plant for natural aquariums as he adds height and contrast to wood or rock formations positioned horizontally. The fish swimming in the leaves of this plant as through the canes are a very attractive show.