Cryptocoryne crispatula var balansae Tissue Culture - C3404

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae – Tissue Culture (Tall Background Accent Plant)

Add dramatic height and natural flow to your aquascape with Cryptocoryne balansae, a striking background plant known for its long, narrow, textured leaves that create movement and depth. This hardy Crypt is ideal for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking to build a lush, natural layout.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

• Tall, flowing leaves – creates instant background depth
• Unique textured leaf surface for added detail
• Tissue culture grown – no pests, algae, or snails
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
• Extremely hardy and adaptable

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
• Common Name: Crypt Balansae
• Placement: Background
• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Optional

Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)

Crypt balansae develops:

• Long, ribbon-like leaves with rippled texture
• Height that can reach the surface in larger tanks
• A flowing, natural “jungle” background effect

 Perfect for creating depth, movement, and a natural backdrop

How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Separate into individual plantlets
4. Plant roots into substrate (keep crown slightly exposed)

 Tip: Leave space between plants as they grow tall and spread outward.

Care Notes

• May experience crypt melt during transition (normal)
• Avoid moving once planted
• Prefers stable tank conditions
• Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs

What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Cryptocoryne balansae Tissue Culture
• Multiple healthy plantlets ready to plant

Perfect For

• Background planting
• Low-tech aquariums
• Beginner planted tanks
• Jungle-style aquascapes
• Shrimp tanks 

Pro Aquascaper Tip

Use Crypt balansae:

• Along the back of the tank for height and flow
• In corners to soften hardscape lines
• As a background contrast to shorter foreground plants