Bolbitis comes from West Africa, a fern with beautiful, transparent green leaves, 15-40 cm tall and wide. When planting, do not cover the rhizome because it will rot, and it is best to plant Bolbitis heudelotii on a root or stone. Keep the plant in position with fishing line until it has gained a hold. Easy to propagate by splitting the horizontal rhizome.
Supply of CO2 will considerably enhance the growth, which is only optimal in soft, slightly acidic water.
 
Plant info
Type:
Rhizomatous
 
Origin:
Africa
 
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:
Slow
 
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:
15 - 30+
 
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:
Medium
 
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :
Medium
 
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.