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Thai onion plant
Crinum thaianum J.Schulze
20–30 cm
Height in the aquarium
low to high
Light
low
CO₂ needs
22–29 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background, midground
- Propagation
- seeds, separating offshoots
- Uses
- specimen plant
- Grows emersed
- no
In the wild
Overview
This large bulbous plant grows long, smooth, ribbon-like leaves. Its root system becomes extensive in the substrate, while the foliage gradually takes up a lot of volume. It suits a spot where its outline can stay visible without being squeezed between groups of plants.
- Scientific name
- Crinum thaianum J.Schulze
- Classification
- Asparagales › Amaryllidaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Endangered (EN)
Natural habitat
Southeast Asia
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Allow room in the substrate and around the plant. It is propagated by separating the young bulbs that appear at the base of the main bulb. Before replanting these young plants, the source recommends shortening their long roots. Its slow growth calls for patience rather than frequent moves.
Sources:Flowgrow Tropica GBIF POWO (Kew) Flowgrow — description allemande · Base map: Natural Earth