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Cryptocoryne Blasii

Cryptocoryne Blasii
Moderate
LowMedium
Easy
Plant Type:
Stem
Size:
Height: 7-20cm (3-8in)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
10 to 40 mg/l
Temperature:
17 to 30 °C / 23 to 28 °C (Optimum)
Placement:
Background

A beautiful addition to any aquarium. Blassii varies in colour from deep olive green to bronze at the upper part of the leaf, and green to deep wine red on the bottom. Blassii is capable of adapting and even prospering in medium-hard, weak alkaline water.

Cryptocoryne blassii once mounted will send out a terrific range of runners. Do not separate these from the mother plant till they're nicely developed and feature sturdy roots. Upon moving, be aware that the plant is vulnerable and takes time to acclimatize.

Synonyms:

  • Cryptocoryne blassii de Wit
  • Cryptocoryne evae var. evae Rataj
  • Cryptocoryne evae var. recordata Rataj
  • Cryptocoryne siamensis Gagnep.
  • Cryptocoryne siamensis Gagnep. var. ewansii Rataj

Trader names:

  • Cryptocoryne cordata var. blassii

Misapplied names:

  • Cryptocoryne × purpurea