Bolbitis heteroclita (difformis baby leaf)
Description
| ⭐ Difficulty | Moderate |
| 💡 Lighting | Low to moderate |
| 🧪 CO₂ | Beneficial but not required |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Slow |
| 🌿 Height | 10–20 cm |
| 📍 Position | Foreground to midground (on driftwood or rocks) |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 22–28°C |
| 💧 pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| 🌍 Origin | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia) |
IntermediateLow LightNo CO₂ NeededEpiphyte
Elegant fern fronds for shaded aquascapes. Bolbitis heteroclita (difformis baby leaf) is an attractive aquatic fern with delicate, textured fronds. Grows best in shaded positions with good water flow.
Attach to driftwood or rock — never bury the rhizome. Prefers shaded areas with moderate flow. Sensitive to poor water quality.
✂️ Propagation: Develops plantlets on fronds. Detach and attach to hardscape. Moderate.