Plants / Epiphytes
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African water fern
Bolbitis heudelotii
A dark green African fern with dissected, fern-like leaves. Slow to start but beautiful once established.
Needs
Care levelModerate
LightLow
CO₂Not needed
GrowthSlow
HeightUp to 35 cm
Temperature22–28 °C
WhereTied to wood or rock
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
How to keep it
- Tie to wood or rock
- Low to medium light
- Stable, clean water
- Burying the rhizome
- Fast changes in parameters
Don't bury it. Tie or glue it to wood or rock.