Crinum Calamistratum (Crazy Hardy Aquarium Plant) (4/3/25 photos)
A SMALL is under 5 inches with 5 or 6 leaves around an inch. The have decent stalk. (AS OF 2-24- they are BIGGER LIKE A MEDIUM!)
A Medium is between 5 and 7 inches with up to 10 leaves
A Large will have a thicker base and well over 10 leaves (and shouldn't be missed...
If you want a unique looking plant for contrast in your tank, Crinum Calamistratum is that plant. It has ridged kinda skinny ruffled leaves on it. I have kept this plant for a number of years and have even debated just keeping it alone all by its self. It does take a second to establish itself in the aquarium. Crinum Calamistratum might even have one inch sections on the tips of its leaves turn yellow in the move. Not to worry it will come back.
NOTE: This plant requires an excellent, nutrient rich substrate. (Dirt is what I keep it in) Don't try to keep Crinum Calamistratum in plain old gravel. Crinum is also a plant that responds directly to a huge water change. I swear I have almost watched them grow with a large water change. I love this plant, its so unique looking and always gets comments in my tank. If you have been keeping a planted tank successfully for a year or so. You should try out a Crinum Calamistratum
Looking for other Hardy Aquarium Plants? Try Anubias , Java Fern, and our Java Moss.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THIS PLANTS BIG BROTHER. CRINUM NATANS!
Try our Growth Juice and Iron Supplements for your plants!!
Customer Reviews
I had called in to buy the other Crinum, but after talking to Whitney decided to get this one - Got the Large and I can't say how happy I am about it - absolutely gorgeous - in a 40 gallon breeder
Great looking aquarium plant, onion like base of plant , long wavy leave, Dustin's customer service is great, shipping is quick, you will not be sorry ordering from them, quality of plants is great
DFT is the best! High quality plants and fast delivery
The plants were 6 days in shipment. I am out of the way area. The plant looked good : )
I ordered the small and the plant itself is like a nice thick green onion girth. I got some excellent tentacle looking leaves that are long, dense, and a good healthy green! This was all after a couple of extra days in the box because of a shipping hang up, so I definitely recommend this quality plant. Carry on, my aquarium friends.