Bolbitis Heudelotii

Scientific Name: Bolbitis heudelotii

Common Name: African Water Fern

Origin: West and Central Africa

• Typically found attached to rocks and wood in shaded, fast-flowing rivers and streams

Height: 15 – 40 cm

• Can spread wide in ideal conditions

pH Range: 5.5 – 7.5

Care Level: Moderate

• Needs stable water conditions and prefers soft, slightly acidic water

Light Requirement: Low to Moderate

• Too much light may cause algae to grow on leaves

CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but beneficial for optimal growth

Propagation: Rhizome division

• Cut and separate the rhizome into smaller parts with healthy roots and leaves

Growth Rate: Slow