{"product_id":"african-water-fern","title":"African Water Fern | Bolbitis Heudelotii","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAfrican Water Fern\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Water Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eBolbitis Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, is such a cool plant if you're looking for something a little different from your typical Java Fern! These guys have beautiful deep green leaves with a delicate, almost lace-like appearance that adds a ton of texture to a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to West Africa, the African Water Fern naturally grows attached to rocks and wood in flowing water. It's a great choice for aquascaping, especially if you're trying to fill in spaces around driftwood or give your tank a more natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best things about Bolbitis is that it's relatively easy to care for! It does well in low to medium lighting and doesn't require CO2, making it a great option for low-tech aquariums. It's a slow grower, so you'll need a little patience, but once it gets established, the results are definitely worth it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAfrican Water Fern Quick Facts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Required, but Beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly 4-8 inches, but can grow larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome Division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Water Fern, Bolbitis Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant African Water Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like Java Fern and Anubias, \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Water Fern should NOT have its rhizome buried in the substrate!\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizome is the thick stem that the leaves and roots grow from. Burying it can cause the plant to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, attach your Bolbitis Fern to driftwood or rocks using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Over time, the roots will naturally attach themselves to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your African Water Fern arrives in a pot, carefully remove the pot and any rockwool before adding it to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease do additional research on your plant to ensure it remains healthy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAfrican Water Fern Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Water Fern is pretty low-maintenance once established. It prefers low to medium lighting and appreciates good water movement, similar to the flowing streams where it naturally grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile CO2 isn't necessary, adding it along with a quality liquid aquarium fertilizer can help encourage fuller, healthier growth. Since Bolbitis heudelotii is a slower-growing plant, it may take some time to really fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also notice a few older leaves melting or dying back when the plant is first added to your aquarium. This can happen as it adjusts to its new environment. As long as the rhizome remains healthy, new growth can develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Loose","offer_id":67728796942438,"sku":"C-011b","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/African_Water_Fern.png?v=1793106219","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/african-water-fern","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}