🌿 Bolbitis sp. 'Buea' – Rare African Water Fern with Elegant, Textured Fronds

Bolbitis sp. 'Buea', commonly known as the Buea Fern, is a rare and highly sought-after aquatic fern from the river systems near Buea, Cameroon, in Central Africa. Known for its gracefully arching, deep green fronds with a lightly textured surface, this plant brings a refined and natural look to any aquascape. Like other Bolbitis species, it thrives best when attached to hardscape rather than planted in substrate, making it an excellent choice for driftwood- and stone-centered layouts.

Unlike the more common Bolbitis heudelotii, the Buea Fern has slightly narrower fronds with a delicate, almost lace-like quality, adding a unique dimension to planted tanks.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bolbitis sp. 'Buea'

• Synonyms: Didymoglossum erosum

• Common Name: Buea Fern

• Origin: Cameroon, Central Africa

• Growth Form: Rhizome-based aquatic fern with arching, textured fronds

• Placement: Best suited for midground or background, attached to wood or rock

• Lighting: Low to moderate light, avoiding direct high-intensity light to prevent algae growth

• CO₂ & Nutrients: Appreciates CO₂ and nutrient-rich water for optimal growth

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Low to medium (avoid strong, direct light)

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ recommended; benefits from regular dosing of liquid fertilizers

• Growth Method: Rhizome attachment to hardscape (never bury rhizome in substrate)

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes, in high-humidity terrariums or paludariums

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds lush, natural greenery to shaded aquarium areas

• Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish

• Slow-growing and algae-resistant under proper conditions

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as a small portion

• Small portion: One loose portion, approx. 2" x 2" in size

• This moss is dark green in color

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Bolbitis species are sensitive to unstable water parameters and can be slow to adapt to new environments. Growth may temporarily stall during acclimation. Avoid burying the rhizome in substrate, as this can cause rot.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of unwanted plants responsibly.

 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.