{"product_id":"mini-bolbitis","title":"Mini Bolbitis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Mini Bolbitis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini Bolbitis is a compact and attractive freshwater fern prized for its \u003cstrong\u003edelicate, finely divided green leaves and slow-growing habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its smaller size makes it particularly useful for nano aquariums, aquascapes and detailed hardscape arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many stem and carpeting plants, Mini Bolbitis is best attached to \u003cstrong\u003erocks and driftwood rather than planted deeply into the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its rhizome should remain exposed, allowing the plant to attach naturally to the hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a relatively undemanding plant once established and can thrive under moderate lighting. CO₂ is not essential, although supplementation can encourage faster growth and more vigorous development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBolbitis\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Mini'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini Bolbitis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryopteridaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended but not essential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Mini Bolbitis easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mini Bolbitis is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e and is suitable for a wide range of planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Mini Bolbitis need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow successfully without injected CO₂. Supplementation can encourage faster growth and larger, healthier fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Mini Bolbitis be planted in the substrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best \u003cstrong\u003enot to bury the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e. Attach the plant to rocks, driftwood or other hardscape and allow the roots to anchor naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Mini Bolbitis be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially attached to rocks and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you propagate Mini Bolbitis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be propagated by carefully \u003cstrong\u003edividing the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e into sections, ensuring each section contains healthy roots and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurying the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rhizome should remain exposed. Burying it can cause rot and eventually kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing excessive lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong light can encourage algae growth on its slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacing it in stagnant water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle water movement helps keep the delicate fronds clean and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisturbing newly attached plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive the rhizome time to establish itself on rocks or wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfertilising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a slow-growing fern, Mini Bolbitis generally requires less fertiliser than fast-growing stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955690614923,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/g3C6MIGQpuZt0FH2xyv5g5s5jjrHG4FXbaj792Xn7ZmgGQAZv0w4FsKAf_osCIifdzSUjzC4OX2GPxq_05SPuHbt-KIan1sXc0pw8kl4p4NGBAPhleUI22MGDh_U9dgrDXHhCXb3AHUP435c2lKP1IEeL8O_AuPJi4-h-X486ElqyfurhMq6pNE.jpg?v=1787302122","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/mini-bolbitis","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}