Crypt Balansae is a proven adaptable aquarium plant, one of the more popular amongst hobbyists. A beautiful tall Crypt with long crimped leaves.
Propagation like most Crypts is by runners. If leaves die when first planted, it will develop new fresh growth. This is known as Crypt Melt. Old, well established leaves, under moderate to high light, are most likely to flower and create runners. Under ideal conditions, leaves will grow to 60cm tall and 3cm wide, making it best placed in tank background.
This plant enjoys mineral rich substrate to be at it's best, so we recommend planting in some plant substrate. Additionally root tabs such as Sera Florenette will provide the plant with good nutrients.
Type: Crypt
Care: Easy
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting: Medium
Colour: Green
*Plants may arrive looking slightly different to pictured as some are grown emersed. Rest assured, after a short time in the aquarium the plant converts to its underwater form.