| Scientific Name: | Cryptocoryne blassii |
| Common Name: | Giant Cryp' |
| Substrate: | Plain washed gravel |
| Lighting: | Not critical |
| pH value: | Not critical |
| Hardness: | 5-11odH |
| Temperature: | 77oF (25oC) |
| Height: | 12-16 in (30-40 cm) |
| Distribution: | Thailand |
| Characteristics: | Narrow ovate leaves with acute bases and bluntly pointed tips. Color of upper surface varies fron olive-green to wine-red; the underside is red. |
| Aquarium use: | Background |
