Crinum calamistratum in jar

The crinum calamistratum of West Africa is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark green leaves and very narrow. The curly leaves become 40-120 cm long. Shape light bulbs smaller than other species of Crinum and requires less light.

In the aquariums the plants that thrive form a number of small bulbs. It's not eaten by herbivorous fish. It can also be used in brackish aquariums with low salt concentrations.

Information about the plant

Genre: Bulb / onion

Origin: Africa

Country or continent where a plant is the most common. The cultivars are born or raised in cultivation.

Growth rate:

Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.

Height: 20 - 30+

Average plant height (cm) after two months in the tank.

Question of light:

The average or average light requirement of an aquarium plant is 0.5 W / L.

CO2:

An average CO2 requirement is 6-14 mg / L. A high demand for CO2 is about 15-25 mg / L.