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
 
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:
Slow
 
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:
20 - 30+
 
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:
Low
 
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :
Low
 
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.