African Water Fern – Bolbitis Slate Plug

5 – 8 Stem – 5cm

Bolbitis heudelotii is a wonderful aquatic plant among aquarium enthusiasts. It is also referred to as African water fern, African fern, Bolbitis, Bolbitis water fern, Creeping fern or Congo fern. It is distributed in the tropical regions of Africa. It has become more popular in the aquarium hobby due to its uniquely textured foliage and growth form. In the wild, it is found as an epiphyte in fast flowing streams, lakes or rivers over sandy or rocky bottoms.

Bolbitis heudelotii or African water fern is a popular aquatic plant. It can grow with low to high light under fully submerged condition. It is often used as a mid-ground specimen plant in tropical freshwater aquarium. It has dark green, semi-translucent with attractive and decorative shape pinnate leaves with 15–40 cm long and 15–25 cm broad. The transparent and dark green leaves make this plant a beautiful addition to almost any aquarium layout.  The leaves are arranged alternately towards each other. This plant has a widely creeping rhizome up to 10 mm in diameter which produces leaves and roots. Rhizome scales are very dark brown in color and lanceolate in shape.

Product Specifications:

• Scientific Name : Bolbitis heudelotii
• Common Name : African Water Fern
• Max Size :30cm
• Product Size : Bare Root (Plant Average 15cm length (5 strands)
• Lighting : Medium
• Care : Easy

Please note sizing on plants vary greatly from batch to batch, we do our best to send live plants within our specified sizes but size can vary. All images are for reference only.