Cryptocoryne longicauda

Here’s why it’s called Cryptocoryne longicuada:

Longus is Latin for “long”, cauda is Latin for “tail”.

I’ve added a scale (in cm) to give you an idea of size – the spathe is almost 10 inches tall, with almost more than half of that being the tail itself – and its still got a couple of days worth of growth before it opens up. I expect it to put on another 2 inches before its all said and done.

I took the picture now vs. later for two reasons:

1) Once the spathe opens, the tail goes almost horizontal.
2) It’s almost touching the lid of the tank its in, no doubt it’ll touch it tomorrow and bend.