Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern)

Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) bright green plant with serrated leaves for ground cover usage
Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) with long serrated green leaves spreading across the damp ground surface

Botanical name: Bolbitis heteroclita

Common name: Water Fern

Family: Elaphoglossaceae

Origin: Malesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Regular; bog or aquatic
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

Bolbitis heteroclita normally grows on the margin of water bodies, but will also grow submerged.

Bolbitis heteroclita is cultivated as an ornamental plant for aquariums, paludariums and garden ponds.


Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) deep green leaves, close up view of tropical foliage texture.
Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) foliage with elongated leaves and prominent veins in deep green color.
Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) green leaves with jagged edges in a close up plant shot.
Bolbitis heteroclita (Water Fern) leaves with distinct texture and serrated edges spreading from a central stem.


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