African Onion Plant

Crinum calamistratum

Also known as: Crinum

Medium Light Background Slow Growth Beginner

Long wavy ribbon-like leaves. Resistant to plant-eating fish. Grows very tall in large tanks.

Water Parameters

Temperature

72–82°F

pH Range

6–8

Water Type

Freshwater

Light

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Max Height

24 inches

Placement

Background

Care Level

Beginner

Substrate

Gravel or sand; plant bulb with upper half exposed

CO₂

Not required

Propagation

Bulb offsets

Origin

West Africa (Cameroon)

Notes

Long wavy ribbon-like leaves. Resistant to plant-eating fish. Grows very tall in large tanks.