Crinum calamistratum from West Africa is a very elegant onion plant with dark green, very narrow leaves. The curly leaves are 40-120 cm long. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum species and requires less light. In the aquarium, plants that thrive form a number of small bulbs. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish. It can also be used in brackish water aquariums with low salinity levels.
Crinum calamistratum
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Place the roots in nutrient-rich substrate but leave the upper part of the bulb or tuber visible. Burying the entire bulb may increase the risk of rot.
Give it plenty of room because its leaves may become large and shade nearby plants. Match the position to mature height and aquarium size.
Root nutrition in the substrate is often valuable for bulb and tuber plants. Add balanced liquid fertiliser when needed and monitor growth.
Yes, cut fully yellowed or damaged leaves near the base with a clean tool. Leave healthy foliage so the plant can store energy.
