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Aroids Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Cryptocoryne balansae

A Cryptocoryne with long, narrow, crinkled leaves, now often treated as Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae. It grows in streams in the limestone karst of northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and southern China, and does well in hard, alkaline water. A standard tall background plant in aquaria.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Grows in streams and rivers in limestone regions, often in fast water; submerged in the rainy season and partly emersed as levels drop.

Hill and lowland streams; no record elevations.

China SoutheastLaosMyanmarThailandVietnam

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.