Crinum calamistratum

Crinum calamistratum

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Crinum calamistratum is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark-green, very narrow leaves. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum species, and demands more 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.

Author: Tropica

Crinum calamistratum
Family:Ceratophyllaceae
Scientific Name:Crinum calamistratum
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Distribution:West Africa
Height:40-120
Width:20-30
Light Required:high-very high
Temperature:20-28
pH:5.5-8
Ease of care:medium
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Crinum calamistratum is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark-green, very narrow leaves. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum species, and demands more 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.

Author:Tropica