crinum calamistratum
crinum calamistratum
I'm thinking of giving crinum calamistratum a shot in my tanks, but I've never actually kept it before. If I want to use it to fill in the back corner, I'm not sure if one bulb would be enough - I've no idea how wide a single plant will spread. Would I need to try and propagate the side-shoot bulbs, which seems tricky since you don't want to disturb the roots once it's established, or is it better to start with multiple bulbs? Any advice would be appreciated.
Re: crinum calamistratum
I've found Crinum calamistratum to be quite finicky, not the easiest plant to care for. It demands a lot of light and a deep substrate, which isn't exactly my setup - I keep a relatively low lighting level per gallon and a standard bed depth. Despite this, I've seen other plants thrive under the same conditions, while my Crinum has been growing at a slower pace.
It's likely that this plant is more high-maintenance than the more common Crinum species, which is already hard to come by. Nevertheless, I've managed to keep it alive for over two years, which is a testament to its hardiness. From what I've observed online, the best examples of this plant are often found in setups with CO2 supplementation.
It's likely that this plant is more high-maintenance than the more common Crinum species, which is already hard to come by. Nevertheless, I've managed to keep it alive for over two years, which is a testament to its hardiness. From what I've observed online, the best examples of this plant are often found in setups with CO2 supplementation.