Bolbitis heudelotii

Bolbitis heudelotii is an aquatic fern that is a recommendable aquarium plant.   Bolbitis heudelotii takes a wide range of conditions from low to high light.  Bolbitis heudelotii can be used in many places in the planted aquarium by attaching it to driftwood and rocks where its graceful, dark green foliage is extremely attractive.  Bolbitis heudelotii is a native to Africa, but is cultivated here at Florida Aquatic Nurseries.

Common Name:      Bolbitis heudelotii

Family Name:            Lomariopsidaceae

Native To:                  Africa

Lighting:                    Low to high

Requirements:           Prefers soft water will tolerate medium hard water.  Otherwise undemanding

Growth Form:             Spreading rhizome

Growth Rate:              slow

True Aquatic:              Does well in aquariums and also in humid terrariums

Placement in Tank:    Mid-background

Available As:               Bare root