Crinum calamistratum from West Africa is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark-green, very narrow leaves. The curly leaves becomes 40-120 cm long. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum-species, and requires less light.
In the aquarium plants that are thriving form a number of small bulbs. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish. It can also be used in brackish aquariums with low salt concentrations.
Plant info
| Type: | Bulb/onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Africa |  |
| Growth rate: | Slow | |
| Height: | 20 - 30+ | |
| Light demand: | Low | |
| CO2 : | Low | |