Aquarium plant

Bolbitis heteroclita

MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Bolbitis heteroclita is a creeping plant for midground planting. Recorded care includes medium care and low light and none CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–8.5, KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2None
  • Height2–35 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–8.5
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Bolbitis

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FAQ

Where should Bolbitis heteroclita be planted?

Use it for midground planting.

What light does Bolbitis heteroclita need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Bolbitis heteroclita?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.

How tall does Bolbitis heteroclita grow?

Height: 2–35 cm.