LYNDYLOO Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Can anyone tell me if we have the Onion Plant available in NZ Plant name is: Onion Plant - Crinum thaianum Was looking at some photo's of people's tanks when I was re-doing my Tank ready for my Malawai's and came across this plant, I thought it looked similar to Val. Here is abit of info on it: Onion Plant Crinum thaianum Photo © Animal-WorldLatest Reader Comment - See More Maybe this is kind of stupid, but is this plant edible? (eat-able?) Ngo Huong Tra The Onion Plant is a great and hardy plant for many aquariums because it's leaves are extremely tough, making it suitable for aquariums with larger fish! Water Onion Plant Contents Distribution: Water conditions: Lighting: Propagation: Availability: Onion Plants are easy to care for and adapt well to most aquarium environments. They can grow to an impressive height of 60 inches (150 cm), with their leaves being about 0.8 inches (2 cm) across. Their leaves are extremely long and ribbonlike, and will start growing along the surface of the water once they reach it. Once they are well established you can cut the leaves back some to keep them from growing too long. Because of their height and long leaves they make great background plants for aquariums. As long as the light is kept moderate to bright, Onion Plants will expend a moderate growth rate. As stated above, they adapt easily to most environments, so as long as the water is kept fertilized with nutrients, the water is cleaned on a regular basis, and the ph is kept around neutral, this plant should thrive. It is also relatively easy to propagate by simply planting the daughter bulbs that are produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I think it is a weed in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 http://www.fnzas.org.nz/?p=728 ? Different Latin name though. Not sure, looks kinda similar to some google pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yea, I thougt it was similar to Val too, which is now banned from what I hear :an!gry Any ideas why it's been banned anyone :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Unsure, may be a number of reasons. Might be invasive, destroys native habitats ect. Twisted Val is still around and gets pretty long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 It is not a Vallisneria and I am not aware of it being in NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks guys I may have to look out for some Twisted Val by the looks of it :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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