Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Cryptocoryne

Species:

Cryptocoryne beckettii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, purple

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to shaded, slow-moving waters