Bolbitis heudelotii in Vitro Culture® – African Water Fern for Elegant, Low-Light Aquascapes

Bolbitis heudelotii, also known as the African Water Fern, is a graceful and slow-growing aquatic fern admired for its deep green, transparent, and finely divided fronds. Native to tropical Africa, this plant adds a lush, natural look to midground or background aquascapes and is perfect for low-tech setups or nature-style layouts. Its flowing, feather-like foliage sways gently in the current, providing a tranquil, jungle-like aesthetic to any freshwater tank.

Now available in a compact 2.5-inch Vitro Culture® cup, this plant is grown in vitamin-enriched gel using sterile tissue culture technology. Each cup contains healthy, pest-free plantlets that are 100% free from snails, algae, pesticides, and pathogens, making it ideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and sensitive livestock environments.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bolbitis heudelotii

• Common Name: African Water Fern

• Growth Habit: Rhizome-based fern with soft, pinnate fronds

• Color: Deep translucent green

• Vitro Culture® Format: 2.5-inch sterile cup with multiple plantlets

• Placement: Midground to background or attached to hardscape

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate – best with stable conditions

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (prefers shaded or indirect light)

• CO₂: Optional, but enhances health and frond growth

• Substrate: Do not bury rhizome—attach to rocks, driftwood, or decor

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• Fertilization: Occasional liquid fertilization for optimal color and form

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pesticides, and Pathogens

• Sterile & Safe: Excellent for shrimp and sensitive fish tanks

• Long Shelf Life: Can be stored under moderate light until planting

• Easy to Use: Rinse off gel, divide gently, and attach rhizomes with thread or glue

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Natural Jungle Look: Adds movement and texture to planted layouts

• Low-Tech Friendly: Thrives without CO₂ or intense light

• Hardscape Compatible: Best used on driftwood or lava rock

• Great for Shrimp Tanks: Provides natural cover and aesthetic appeal

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 2.5-inch sealed Vitro Culture® cup containing multiple Bolbitis heudelotii plantlets, ready for acclimation and attachment in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images are for reference only. Actual appearance may vary depending on aquarium conditions. Avoid burying the rhizome—attach only to hardscape for proper growth.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.