- Rhizome plant
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Bolbitis heteroclita
Asian water fern · El Nino fern
Easy rhizome plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground and grows attached to rock or wood. Growth is slow, and it is rated easy to keep.
Cross-referenced · 2 sources · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Rhizome plant Foreground, Midground, On rock or wood
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 2–4 in (5–10 cm)
- Water
- 68–82 °F (20–28 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Bolbitis heteroclita
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
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Bolbitis heteroclita fronds in a botanical garden
Questions
Does Bolbitis heteroclita need strong light?
Bolbitis heteroclita grows in low or medium light.
Does Bolbitis heteroclita need CO₂?
No. Bolbitis heteroclita grows without added CO₂.
Where does Bolbitis heteroclita go in the tank?
Bolbitis heteroclita is used in the foreground, midground, and on rock or wood.
