Crinum Calamistratum
Crinum Calamistratum
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1 newly sprouted bulb per order. Long leaves will grow in time!
Crinum Calamistratum is a unique and elegant aquatic plant known for its long, narrow, and wavy dark green leaves. Native to Africa, this slow-growing bulb plant adds a dramatic, flowing appearance to aquariums, making it a standout choice for midground to background placement. Its hardiness and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions make it a favorite among aquarists.
Key Features
Key Features
- Long, Wavy Leaves: Creates a striking, flowing effect in aquascapes.
- Deep Green Coloration: Adds a rich, natural look to freshwater aquariums.
- Hardy & Slow-Growing: Requires minimal maintenance and adapts to various conditions.
- Great for Midground & Background: Provides height and texture in planted tanks.
- Bulb-Based Growth: Stores nutrients in its bulb, allowing it to survive fluctuations in conditions.
Care Tips
Care Tips
- Lighting: Moderate to high lighting supports healthy growth and prevents legginess.
- CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required but can enhance growth; benefits from root tabs and liquid fertilizers.
- Temperature: Thrives in water temperatures between 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Water Conditions: Prefers a pH range of 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water.
- Substrate: Best planted in fine gravel or aquasoil, ensuring the bulb is not fully buried to prevent rot.
- Flow Preference: Tolerates moderate to strong water flow, making it suitable for larger tanks.
- Propagation: Produces small bulb offsets that can be separated and replanted.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Live Arrival Guarantee
In the event of a DOA, we will replace the affected plants or livestock and reship FOR FREE!
If a DOA has occurred, please send clear photos of the affected plants or livestock in their closed shipping containers to info@dakuaquatics.com within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we will make it right!
If your low temps are below freezing, select UPS 2 Day Air at check out so we can include a free heat pack and get your plants to you fast and warm!

With its graceful, wavy leaves and low-maintenance nature, Crinum Calamistratum is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add an elegant, natural element to their aquarium.
Such a cool plant I haven’t seen widely available. Specimen arrived quickly, healthy, and upon placement in my aquarium is already acclimating and growing well ! Ordered a bunch of other plants and all were healthy robust specimens (except the fissidens moss was a bit scant). But they surprised me with free subwassertang which had sold out right before I placed my order and asked about. Such an awesome surprise! Will definitely order from Daku again.
Beautiful plant
My new favorite plant!
So far so good. Hasn't melted like some of the other plants.
Great plant