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.
