Onion Plant (Crinum thaianum) illustration

Onion Plant

Crinum thaianum

Very large Crinum with extremely long ribbon-like leaves reaching up to 6 feet. Bulb plant — needs a large tank. Extremely durable and long-lived. Good background or accent for large displays.

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Care at a glance

AccentPlacement
lowLight
not requiredCO₂
easyDifficulty
slowGrowth
24"Max height
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
lowTech

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