• Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
  • Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
  • Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
  • Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
  • Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
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Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern

Miniature African fern — ideal for nano tanks

£9.99
£9.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name: Bolbitis sp. Baby leaf

Origin: Africa

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Bolbitis heteroclita 'Difformis' is a miniature form of the aquatic fern from Asia, producing delicate, finely divided fronds significantly smaller than standard Bolbitis. It is a slow-growing epiphyte that attaches to hardscape — particularly effective on lava rock or textured wood — and builds over time into a refined, intricate accent that adds detail and texture to any aquascape.

It is as easy to keep as standard Bolbitis heudelotii: low light, no CO2, attached to hardscape rather than planted in substrate. The compact size makes it particularly well suited to nano aquariums and smaller-scale aquascapes where a full-sized Bolbitis would be impractical.

Tie or glue the rhizome to wood or rock and leave it to establish. Growth is slow but the result — a detailed, textural epiphyte — rewards patience.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials
Bolbitis heteroclita Difformis - Rare Miniature Aquarium Fern Aqua Essentials

This rare miniature aquarium fern receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Customers praised it as "very healthy," "beautiful," and a "little gem." The plant arrives well-packaged in excellent condition and works in both aquariums and paludariums. Some noted it was smaller than expected and has slow growth, with one mentioning minor leaf damage upon arrival.

  • Well packaged and very healthy - everything fine
  • All the plants came very fast, very good quality and quite a lot of it.
  • A beautiful little jewel in my aquarium.
  • 5 stars: 9 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (25%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Sarah D.
Bolbitus - very healthy

Well packaged and very healthy - everything fine and us now in my paladrium if thats the right word - half terrarium, half aquarium for plants only. Would buy again from aqua essentials

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Nikolay V. (Gillingham, GB)
Beautiful

All the plants came very fast, very good quality and quite a lot of it.

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pamela s. (West Malling, GB)

bolbitus a little gem!

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Karen H.
Review

Lovely plant. Bushy and a favourite with my Rummy Nose Tetra. Recommend strongly.

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ROBIN A.
Review

a really nice looking plant,clean & healthy,.

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Clive C.
Review

Wanted this plant for an emersed area as through research this plant grows emersed. Texture is like some herb plants, small dark green leaves and has a tiny rhizome. Great looking plant !

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Teresa T.
Review

Very beautiful plant. Great condition.

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Mike R.
Review

Arrived after 3days in great condition and are now well established in the aquarium.

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Ozeer A.
Review

But I would like a bit more for this value

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Ron W.
Review

Arrived in excellent condition . It is now attached to piece of hornwood about 3 inches below surface at end of filter output stream.
It is known for slow growth. Has been in the tank several weeks now . Very little growth. But is still in beautiful condition.
Looks very healthy . Very happy with this plant.

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Jordan D.
Review

Very nice a pretty.
Was a bit smaller than expected but non the less a beautiful little jewel in my aquarium. Will definitely buy from aquaessentials again!

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Leah C.
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Some of the leaves were damaged and black when I received this plant, but overall it was a decent plant. At the moment it seems to be doing fine, but only time will tell if this plant survives my setup. Overall, I am happy with the purchase!

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Katy T.

Do they like lots of light?

Aqua Essentials

they don't mind light but don't over do it. medium light is best.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How does Difformis differ from standard Bolbitis heudelotii?

Difformis is considerably smaller with more finely divided, delicate fronds — a miniature version, ideal for nano tanks or smaller aquascapes where heudelotii would be too large.

Does it need CO2?

No — it grows without CO2, though supplementation improves growth rate.

How do I attach it?

Tie the rhizome to wood or rock with thread, or use aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — this causes rot.

How fast does it grow?

Slowly — but each frond that develops is intricate and adds genuine detail to the aquascape.

Is it suitable for nano aquariums?

Yes — this is one of its primary advantages. The compact size makes it excellent for nano tanks where standard Bolbitis would quickly dominate.