Bullosa crypt
Cryptocoryne bullosa
Familie : Araceae
PflanzeSüßwasserclassic
Cryptocoryne bullosa is distinguished by its unique bullate (blistered) leaves. A collector's plant requiring attentive care.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
This crypt is remarkable for its textured foliage: leaves have bumps (bullae) between the veins, giving a quilted appearance. Dark green to reddish-brown, it stays modest in size (10-15 cm). Growth is slow and it prefers soft, acidic water. It is more demanding than other crypts and can be sensitive to changes.
Lebensraum
Region :
Moderate-flow rivers, shaded areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur24–28 °C
pH5.5–6.5
GH2–6 °dGH
KH1–4 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1.5 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
3/5
Ernährung
Photosynthetisch
Min. Aquarium
30 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
15 cm
Lebenserwartung
3 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Requires soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5), moderate lighting, and a nutrient-rich substrate. Avoid fluctuations. CO2 fertilization is beneficial.