Baby Leaf Bolbitis (Bolbitis heteroclita difformis)

Introduction

Baby Leaf Bolbitis is a lovely, miniature variant that is excellent for the planted aquarium!
Baby Leaf Bolbitis (Bolbitis heteroclita difformis), also known as Mini Asian Water Fern, is abeautiful, undemanding, and uncommon plant for the freshwater aquarium. Its flowing, green leaves are very elegant and delicate in appearance. Unlike many plants, Baby Leaf Bolbitis attaches itself to and propagates on aquarium dcor.
Baby Leaf Bolbitis is relatively rare because it is very slow growing. It only requires low to moderate lighting and nutrient rich soil, although its growth rate can be increased through CO2 injection/supplementation. It reproduces through rhizome division and the production of offshoots, and it thrives in areas with strong water currents. Baby Leaf Bolbitis should not be planted with its rhizome (roots) buried in the substrate because it will rot and recede. Instead, it can be attached to rocks, driftwood, and other decorations in the aquarium, or it can be planted on top of the substrate as long as the roots are not completely buried. Due to its delicate leaves, it should never be housed with large crayfish, medium to large cichlids, goldfish, or any other animals that are prone to picking at plants.

CO2 supplementation is beneficial, but not necessary for this plant. Like most plants, Baby Leaf Bolbitis will benefit from supplementation such as Seachem Flourish, Flourish Excel, Nitrogen and other plant supplements.

Our Baby Leaf Bolbitis are well-established portions and are ideal for the low-light or low-tech aquarium. This plant is very hardy and resilient!
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What We Like About This Plant:

• Elegant green foliage
• Thrives when attached to driftwood or rockwork
• Relatively uncommon
• Requires low to moderate lighting

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Temperature: 68 – 80 F (20 – 26 C)
  
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
  
• Lighting: Low to moderate
  
• Origin: Cultivated in US nurseries, but indigenous to Southeast Asia
• Aquarium placement: Middle to background
• Care: Easy

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