Common Name: Cryptocoryne Blassii
Note: this listing's original text was minimal (Name/Placement/Difficulty only). The profile below reflects the typical Cryptocoryne Blassii care profile — a less common, collector-favorite Crypt — please verify against current product photos.
Cryptocoryne Blassii is a less commonly available Crypt with elongated, dark green to olive leaves, valued by collectors as a midground accent.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Optional |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended — nutrient-rich substrate for best growth |
| Type |
Rooted (Crypt) |
| Max Height |
6-12" |
| Placement |
Midground |
| Light Level |
Low to Medium (approx. 20-50 PAR) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Other |
Family: Araceae. Slow grower, typical of the genus. |
Care & Planting: Plant into quality substrate. Cryptocoryne prefer not to be moved once planted — avoid relocating them if possible.
A note on "crypt melt": Cryptocoryne are well known for shedding their leaves after being moved, replanted, or exposed to a sudden change in water parameters. This is normal — new, better-adapted leaves typically regrow within a few weeks once the plant settles in. Don't panic if it happens; just maintain stable conditions and give it time to recover.
