Crinum natans

Family : Amaryllidaceae

PlantFreshwaterbulbe

Aquatic bulb plant with long, dark green ribbon-like leaves, ideal for background in aquariums.

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Popularity

Easy plant

standard lighting, few requirements

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Biotope

West Africa

Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

Crinum natans is an aquatic bulb plant from West Africa. Its leaves can reach 1.5 meters in length, wavy and dark green. The bulb should be partially buried in the substrate. It produces white lily-like flowers when emergent. Growth is slow to moderate. It prefers soft to moderately hard water. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate various conditions.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater rivers and lakes

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 30 mg/L

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

150 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Bulb division

Care notes

Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12, KH 2-8. Moderate to high lighting. CO2 recommended for better growth. Nutrient-rich substrate. Minimum tank size 100L. Background or solitary specimen. Propagation by bulb division. Compatible with most peaceful fish.

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