Cryptocoryne Balansae Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Aquarium Plants are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination. We do not ship live plants on Friday, unless specifically requested.

• Free shipping on orders over $150. Not included: rural addresses and bulky items such as aquariums.
• Under $150, courier is $6.80 to $9.90 depending on region, or $11.50 to $14.90 for rural addresses. The exact cost shows at checkout.
• Rural and South Island addresses can take a little longer.

Full delivery details

We want you to shop with confidence knowing your plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Every plant is hand-picked, quality-checked, and packed with care to ensure it reaches you in healthy condition.

Our Promise

• All live plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy.
• If your plants arrive damaged, melted, or in poor condition, we’ll replace or refund them — no hassle.
• Just email us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the affected plants and your order number.
  

Please Note

• The guarantee applies only to the initial delivery.
• Once the plants have been removed from their original packaging or planted into your aquarium, the guarantee no longer applies.
• We can’t take responsibility for plants left exposed to extreme heat, cold, or direct sunlight after delivery, so please choose a delivery address where someone can receive the parcel promptly.
  

We genuinely want your aquascape to thrive — and we’ll always do our best to make things right if something goes wrong.

What’s the Deal with Tissue Culture Plants?
Tiny plants. Big benefits. Zero unwanted surprises.

Grown in a Lab (On Purpose)
These aren’t your average aquarium plants.

Tissue culture plants are grown in pristine lab conditions — no pests, no snails, no algae. Just vibrant, healthy growth suspended in a sealed pot of nutrient gel that looks like dessert (but please, don’t).

Why They’re a Big Deal

• 100% algae-free — start clean, stay clean
• No snails — unless you’re into surprise hitchhikers
• Pesticide-free — safe for snails and sensitive fish
• Incredible value — you get heaps of plant once it’s split and planted
• Long shelf life — lasts weeks sealed in its cup (great for planning your scape)
• Small in size, big on payoff
  

How to Use (Don’t Just Chuck It In)
Peel the lid — it’ll feel oddly satisfying

1. Rinse off the gel (do not plant the goo)
2. Divide into small chunks — trust us, there’s more than it looks
3. Plant using tweezers, spaced evenly across the substrate
4. Watch it take off like it’s been waiting its whole life to grow in your tank

Pro tip: One pot can cover a surprising amount of space — plant wisely and it’ll spread quickly.