Broad-leaved crypt from Sumatra with brownish to light purple leaf undersides; a robust choice for the mid- or background and an alternative to Anubias.
Needs
Care levelEasy
LightLow
CO₂Not needed
GrowthSlow
HeightUp to 30 cm
Temperature22–25 °C
WhereBack of the tank
Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)
FamilyAraceae
Native toSumatra, Indonesia (west coast); introduced in Singapore
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
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