A renowned form of Bolbitis, African Water Fern, can be found in the tropical regions of West Africa. While its leaves are longer and more transparent than Bolbitis Difformis, they share a similar growth pattern. Similar to other varieties of Bolbitis, this plant has a slow growth rate and thrives when attached to rocks or wood.
The African Water Fern (Bolbitis Heudelotii) can thrive in both emersed and submerged environments. It reproduces by producing new leaves from its rhizome and can be easily propagated by dividing the rhizome.
Bolbitis thrives in high-flow areas of an aquarium. Avoid making sudden changes to their environment, as unstable conditions can lead to melting and decay. For optimal growth, attach the plant to wood or rock, or place it on top of the substrate. The use of CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil can also boost growth.
Growing requirements:
- 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Ph 6-8, prefers higher water flow.
- Low to Medium light intensity.
- Slow growth speed
Grown immersed 6/23 (as pictured)
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!
I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely
All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏
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