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Very handsome, slightly larger Blyxa. Not hard to keep if a nutrient- and iron-rich substrate is provided and bright lighting is present. This plant will grow in excess of 100 leaves. It will... more (1 additional image)

Distinctive, unusual yet classic. Keep in soft water with abundant free iron and provide rich, clayey substrate. Unlike B. aubertii, this species wil develop numerous side-shoots which can... more (2 additional images)

Can be used floating or planted. Fast grower in any case.

Very vigorous and undemanding grower. Unlike other aquatic ferns, it is planted in the substrate and not tied to wood or rock. Caution is required when using substrate heaters as the strong and... more

This is not the real C. pymea but ain interesting dwarf crypt which we will carry under its trade name until it has been identified correctly.

A C. beckettii, actually. C. petchii is only a synonym for this species. Wonderful, dense and tufty plant for any type of aquarium. High tolerance regarding temperature and water... more

Wonderful, dense and tufty plant for any type of aquarium. High tolerance regarding temperature and water chemistry. With its mid-brown colour, it forms a strong contrast with light green plants... more

Slow growing Crypt which has been known to aquarists for a long time. Defnitely deserves more attention. (Hence, we have made it part of the standard range at Extraplant.) Its straight, erect... more (1 additional image)

One of the oldest aquarium plants - a true classic. The type we have it the C.blassii-siamensis type and hence  a steady grower even in slightly harder water. Takes a while... more

One of the most beautiful plants you can get your hands on! Use as a background plant or as a midground group. The latter method is very often seen in Dutch Aquaria. It is a very effective means... more (3 additional images)

Brown form.
One of the most beautiful plants you can get your hands on! Use as a background plant or as a midground group. The latter method is very often seen in Dutch Aquaria. It is a very... more

Red form.
One of the most beautiful plants you can get your hands on! Use as a background plant or as a midground group. The latter method is very often seen in Dutch Aquaria. It is a very... more