Description
Plant Profile
Need a simple way to add texture to a small setup? The Mini Bolbitis on Clay Moss Ball delivers. We have anchored the delicate, textured fronds of this miniature fern on top of a terracotta sphere that is completely wrapped in a lush carpet of Christmas moss for a seamless green look. Both plants are low‑maintenance, making this a stress‑free upgrade for nano tanks.
Key Features & Benefits
Pre-attached to a clay sphere, offering an instant plug-and-play centerpiece with zero gluing or tying required.
Versatile growth habit thrives fully submerged in aquariums or emersed in high-humidity terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.
Combines fine, jagged fern fronds with a dense mossy base for an instant multi-textured focal point that enhances visual depth.
Care & Planting Instructions
Place the clay ball directly onto your substrate or nestle it among your hardscape layout, ensuring the green fern rhizomes remain completely uncovered to prevent rotting.
Maintain a stable aquarium environment and avoid sudden, drastic changes to your water parameters to keep your plant looking vibrant and healthy.
Give the moss an occasional light haircut with sharp aquascaping shears to keep its shape neat, compact, and perfectly balanced.
Propagate your patch in seconds by cutting or pulling a small clump apart and anchoring it to a new surface in your tank.
Add CO2 injection if you want to accelerate growth and unlock the most intense, eye-popping green coloration possible.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Attribute
Specification
Scientific Name
Bolbitis heteroclita ‘Difformis’ & Vesicularia Montagnei
Common Name(s)
Mini Bolbitis on Clay Moss Ball, Mini Water Fern
Family
Dryopteridaceae & Hypnaceae
Plant Type
Fern & Moss Combo on Hardscape
Care Difficulty
Easy
Light Requirement
Low to Medium
CO2 Requirement
Optional (Accelerates growth & density)
Placement / Usage
Foreground Accent, Nano Tank Hardscape, Terrarium / Paludarium Feature
Growth Rate
Slow to Moderate
Water Parameters
pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 65°F–78°F (18°C–25°C)
Propagation Method
Slice fern rhizome / Cut or separate moss clumps
Origin
Cultivated Combo (Asia)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I keep my Mini Bolbitis on Clay Moss Ball from turning brown or yellow?
Mini Bolbitis and Christmas Moss prefer clean, moving water and cooler temperatures (under 78°F). Browning usually occurs when organic debris gets trapped inside the dense fronds or when water temperatures run too high. Gently siphoning debris out during water changes will keep the inner growth green and healthy.
2. What is the best way to position the clay moss ball in my tank or terrarium?
Simply place the weighted terracotta ball directly onto your substrate or nestle it between rocks and driftwood. Ensure the green rhizome of the fern stays exposed to open water and is never buried beneath soil or gravel.
3. How do I stop moss trimmings from spreading everywhere during maintenance?
Always turn off your filter pumps and powerheads before trimming moss. Use sharp curved shears to make clean cuts, and immediately scoop or siphon out floating cuttings so they don’t take root in unwanted areas of your aquarium.
