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Bolbitis heudelotii
COMMON NAME:
African Water Fern
SYN:
None
FAMILY:
Lomariopsidaceae
RANGE:
Throughout tropical Africa; from Ethiopia to South Africa. This species grows along waterways with its roots submerged.
AQUASCAPE:
A background plant that can be used to decorate wood and rocks.
HEIGHT:
To 20" (50 cm)
AH:
From 20" (50 cm)
WATER:
subdued
LIGHT:
pH: 5.8-7.5; 2-12 dH; 73-81�F (23-27�C)
SUBSTRATE:
None, attach to wood.
P:
By cutting the rhizome.
REMARKS:
This species prefers water with some current. Once this species reaches 10" (25 cm) in length, it becomes hardy.
DC:
6
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