Tropica Bolbitis heudelotii
R270
1 in stock
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | R265 | 2% |
| 3 | R262 | 3% |
| 6 + | R257 | 5% |
Tropica Bolbitis heudelotii (Low Tech)
Tropica Bolbitis heudelotii also called Congolese water fern grows in habitats like those where Anubias are found. Its powerful rhizome covers stones and roots like a carpet along the banks of rivers and streams. Submersed fronds are dark green, transparent, and incredibly ornamental. Avoid strong light for this plant since it prefers shade. It also prefers fairly strong water movement, e.g., near a filter. A good CO2 supply will ensure lush growth. We highly recommend binding these plants to wood and roots.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Rhizome plant / Fern |
| Placement | Midground → Background |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Height | 10–30 cm |
| Light demand | Low → Medium — avoids bright light, which can cause leaf burn |
| CO₂ requirements | Low — grows well without supplementation, though CO₂ boosts growth slightly |
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete or our premium APT Zero. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in growing/understanding aquatic plants. Check it out >here<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )
*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.
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McMerwe’s Comment: A premium Plant. Please keep in mind that this plant is extremely sensitive without co2. It can be grown without co2, but it takes a very long time to transition and show new growth. Once it has transitioned its by far one of the best looking plants. Looks great in tanks of 100L or more. [Rating 5/5]
2 reviews for Tropica Bolbitis heudelotii
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Verified owner James Kitshoff (verified owner) –
Very nice looking plant for those dark areas in a tank. Very healthy plant recieved from McMerwe.
Verified owner mmohae23 (verified owner) –
It’s a nice-looking plant. However, it is quite large and collects a fair bit of algae. It is also quite pricey and there are better alternatives from other cultivars, such as Dennerle.