African Sword Fern
Bolbitis heudelotii
Medium
Medium Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Medium
Type
Aquatic Fern
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-27.0°C
72-81°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Optional
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Delicate, translucent fronds with a very natural appearance.
Care Notes
Prefers gentle flow and stable water; slow growth.
Propagation
Rhizome division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Bolbitis heudelotii |
|---|---|
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Type | Aquatic Fern |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Optional |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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