African Onion Plant (Crinum calamistratum), Plant with Bulb

This rare plant is bright green with thin, wavy leaves and will flower beautifully under optimal conditions! The Crinum calamistratum is a unique, truly aquatic bulb plant from Central Africa. It is possibly the smallest of the Crinum plants found in the aquarium hobby, though its leaves can still attain a height of up to 48 inches. Its thin, crinkled leaves and potential height make it a very distinctive plant for the planted aquarium. This slow-growing plant takes a while to establish, though it is generally resilient as long as it is not moved often. Care for this is not difficult as long as a few key needs are met. Its bulb base should not be completely buried in the substrate or it can rot. It requires moderate to high light. It does not require CO2 supplementation, though it will certainly benefit from such supplementation and is more likely to flower under such conditions. This plant can develops a strong root structure, so it will benefit from nutrient-rich substrate. Though it