Description
Description
Crinum Calamistratum, also known as the African Onion Plant, is a distinctive and elegant aquatic plant native to the freshwater and brackish habitats of West and Central Africa, particularly Cameroon. With its long, curly, dark green leaves, Crinum Calamistratum adds a dramatic and flowing texture to any aquarium, making it a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts.
One of the most unique features of Crinum Calamistratum is its ability to adapt to a wide range of water conditions. It thrives both in soft and slightly brackish water, growing slowly but steadily into a large, sculptural centerpiece. As a geophyte, Crinum Calamistratum stores nutrients in its bulb-like base, allowing it to endure fluctuations in water conditions and even brief dormancy.
Aquarists often choose Crinum Calamistratum for its striking appearance and low-maintenance nature. It requires moderate to high lighting and benefits from nutrient-rich substrate, but it will also do well with just root tabs and consistent care.
Because Crinum Calamistratum grows quite large and produces beautifully rippled leaves, it's best suited for midground to background placement in larger tanks where it has room to spread out and create visual impact.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.
Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week
Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)
Note: color may be slightly off from photo.
We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.
Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.
Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.
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