African Water Fern is a well-known Bolbitis variant from the tropics of West Africa, with longer and more transparent leaves than Bolbitis Difformis. A slow grower that does best attached to rock or wood in areas with higher water flow. Available in Regular or Large potted size. Skill Level Easy CO2 Not Required Requires Aqua Soil No — grown on hardscape, not planted Type Epiphyte Max Height Regular: 4-8" · Large: 8-14" Placement Midground to background, on hardscape, in higher-flow areas Light Level Low (approx. 20-40 PAR) Origin West Africa Other Also available as Tissue Culture. Multiplies by growing new leaves from the rhizome; propagate by splitting the rhizome. Care & Planting: Remove the cotton surrounding the roots, then attach to wood or stone — do not bury the rhizome, or it will die.