Baby Leaf Bolbitis (Bolbitis heteroclita difformis)
Baby Leaf Bolbitis is a lovely, miniature variant that is excellent for the planted aquarium! Baby Leaf Bolbitis (Bolbitis heteroclita difformis), also known as Mini Asian Water Fern, is a beautiful, undemanding, and uncommon plant for the freshwater aquarium. Its flowing, green leaves are very elegant and delicate in appearance. Unlike many plants, Baby Leaf Bolbitis attaches itself to and propagates on aquarium décor. Baby Leaf Bolbitis is relatively rare because it is very slow growing. It only requires low to moderate lighting and nutrient rich soil, although its growth rate can be increased through CO2 injection/supplementation. It reproduces through rhizome division and the production of offshoots, and it thrives in areas with strong water currents. Baby Leaf Bolbitis should not be planted with its rhizome (roots) buried in the substrate because it will rot and recede. Instead, it can be attached to rocks, driftwood, and other decorations in the aquarium, or it can be plan