Crinum (crinum calamistratum)

Crinum (Crinum calamistratum)

Add a bold, architectural feature to your aquarium with Crinum calamistratum, a striking bulb plant known for its long, dark green, tightly twisted leaves. Native to Central and West Africa, this distinctive plant adds movement and texture without taking up excessive horizontal space.

Care at a Glance:

• Scientific Name: Crinum calamistratum
• Common Name: Crinum, African Onion Plant
• Plant Type: Bulb plant
• Placement: Background
• Growth: Slow
• Lighting: Medium
• CO₂: Recommended
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Best For: Planted community tanks and aquascapes

Why Choose Crinum calamistratum?

• Unique twisted, ribbon-like leaves
• Striking architectural appearance
• Excellent background feature plant
• Slow-growing and relatively low maintenance
• Adds height and movement to aquascapes
• Suitable for larger planted aquariums

Crinum calamistratum prefers stable aquarium conditions and should be planted with the bulb exposed above the substrate to prevent it from rotting. Provide moderate lighting, good nutrients and CO₂ for stronger, healthier growth. Once established, it is a hardy and long-lived addition to a planted aquarium.

Please note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, density and appearance depending on their growth stage and growing conditions.