Crinum calamistratum

Family
Amaryllidaceae

Origin
Africa; these plants are mostly found in Cameroon.

Propagation
As long as this plant is given the correct growing conditions, it will form bulb shoots from the side of the main bulb. To propagate other plants, remove the mother plant from the aquarium and gently tease away the smaller bulb growths and re-plant these into the substrate. When first planted, make sure that there are plenty of nutrients in the substrate to encourage root growth.

Difficulty
Medium

Short Description
This is a very popular background plant in the aquarium hobby. They will produce long and slender leaves that will reach up to the water surface. For best growth results, it is best to use a CO₂ system and a low water flow.