Crinum Natans

Crinum natans does have any special requirements as to water or light and it even tolerates weakly brackish water. Be sure, however, to cover only half of the bulb with a substrate poor in nutrients and decomposing organic compounds - if the bulb is covered completely it will going to rot. It is only suitable for large aquariums where it proves to be a graceful solitary plant. It is a slow growing plant but once it has attained its full size the wavy leaves will float on the surface. 

This is 'cichlid-safe' plant because the fish do not like the very sturdy fibers of the leaves.

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