Cryptocoryne Balansae

You will receive: 1 pot, ready to plant — freshly delivered from the nursery.

✅ Level: Easy — Cryptocoryne Balansae is a beautiful, easy-care plant with curled leaves. No CO₂ required.

Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae is a beautiful, easy-to-keep plant. With its lovely curled leaf shape, this plant is an elegant addition to the mid- or background of the aquarium.

🌿 Plant specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
• Received dead? We'll solve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Cryptocoryne is very low maintenance and grows well in almost any aquarium. Do not plant the rhizome too deep in the substrate. When replanting or during water changes, 'crypt-melt' can occur — the leaves turn yellow and die off. This is normal, and the plant almost always recovers within a few weeks.

💡 Planter's tip

The characteristic curled leaf shape provides a unique texture — plant in groups for the best effect in the mid- or background zone.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is 'crypt-melt' and should I be worried?
Crypt-melt is a natural reaction to change (replanting, different water parameters). The leaves turn yellow and die off, but the rhizome remains alive, and the plant regrows within a few weeks.

My plant arrived yellow or limp — is that normal?
Yes, this is transport stress and almost always temporary. Give the plant 1–2 weeks to acclimate. For persistent problems: contact us.

Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.

Have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.