Cryptocoryne nurii var. raubensis 'Rosen Maiden'

This beautiful Crypt originates from the Malay Peninsula (Bt. Perah, Raub). In their natural habitat they grow on the stream banks in limestone soil. This is smaller Crypt and has tendency to grow very low, leaves growing horizontally. It is very easy Crypt to grow (both emersed and submerged).

Closed spathe of C. nurii var. raubensis 'Rosen Maiden':

Beautiful pattern on the leaves:

A great article about C. nurii var. raubensis can be found here.