{"product_id":"bolbitis-heudelotii","title":"Bolbitis heudelotii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe African Water Fern (\u003ci\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/i\u003e) is an exceptionally graceful freshwater aquatic fern celebrated for its translucent, bottle-green, deeply divided fronds. Native to fast-flowing rivers in West Africa, it introduces magnificent texture, movement, and a timeless prehistoric aesthetic to planted aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/i\u003e is a premier midground epiphyte plant that anchors itself to driftwood or rocks rather than growing in aquarium substrate. Well-suited for beginner hobbyists seeking to expand beyond basic low-maintenance flora, it provides striking contrast against broad-leaved plants like Anubias or carpeting species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Water Fern, Congo Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate (Beginner-friendly with stable parameters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 to 15 inches (15 to 40 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 71°F–82°F (22°C–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Hardscape Attachment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, \u003ci\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/i\u003e features a horizontal, creeping stem known as a rhizome. \u003cb\u003eNever bury the rhizome in aquarium gravel or soil\u003c\/b\u003e, as oxygen deprivation will cause it to rot and decay. Instead, use cotton thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate superglue to attach the plant securely to driftwood, lava rock, or dragon stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Water Flow Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, this fern grows shaded by riparian vegetation along dynamic streams. It thrives best under low-to-moderate lighting; excessive light can trigger unwanted algae growth on its delicate fronds. It strongly prefers a clean environment with gentle-to-moderate water circulation from your filter output to prevent organic debris from settling on its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Fertilization \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\text{CO}_2$\u003c\/span\u003e) injection is not strictly mandatory, a modest supply combined with regular liquid micro-fertilizers will significantly accelerate its development and enrich its vibrant green color. Maintenance consists primarily of trimming away older or damaged fronds to stimulate fresh growth from the rhizome tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050289176916,"sku":"ST010252","price":12.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Bolbitisheudelotii.jpg?v=1788865182","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/bolbitis-heudelotii","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}