Description
Plant Name: Cryptocoryne nurii var. raubensis ‘Rosen Maiden’
Synonyms/Trade Names:
Original Plant Sourced as: Cryptocoryne nurii ‘Rosen Maiden’
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Native to1: Peninsular Malaysia (the crypts pages - http://www.cryptocoryneworld.org/index.php)
Plant Type: Semiaquatic
General Information and Cultivation3: A small-size crypt, easy to cultivate submerse. Keep light intensity high and the plant will spread in a prostrate habit. Though originating from limestone areas, Cryptocoryne nurii var. raubensis ‘Rosen Maiden’ is adaptable to water (soft to hard) and substrate (slightly acid to alkaline) conditions.
Growing this crypt emerse is possible under high humidity/misting and low to moderate light intensity. Somewhat more difficult to grow emerse than other crypts; it may take a while to establish.
Identification Notes: Tankquility has flowered this clone and confirmed its identity as the variety raubensis, belonging to the species Cryptocoryne nurii.
Ease of Care: Easy
Plant Size/Portion Size:
Submerse grown plant: Medium-size plant with strong root development.
Further Reading:
Jacobsen, N., Bastmeijer, J.D., Ganapathy, H.B., Mangsor, K.N.A., Mansor, M., Othman, A.S., Rahman, S.N.A., Rusly, R. & Siow, J. (2013). A new calcicolous variety of Cryptocoryne nurii Furtado (Araceae) from Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Malayan Nature Journal 65 (4): 230-239.
1 Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.
2 The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.
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