| Family Name: | Araceae (arum family) |
| Scientific Name: | Cryptocoryne affinis |
| Common Name: | Prolific Cryptocoryne |
| Substrate: | Plain washed gravel |
| Lighting: | Moderate |
| pH value: | 6.8-7.0 |
| Hardness: | Not critical |
| Temperature: | 72-79oF (22-26oC) |
| Height: | 6-12 in (15-30 cm) |
| Distribution: | Southwestern Malayan Peninsula |
| Characteristics: | Leaves are soft, long and lanceolate, with short petioles. Under aquarium conditions leaves take on a emerald green hue, undersides are bright red |
| Aquarium use: | Middleground; This is probably the hardiest of the Cryptocoryne. |
