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Bucephalandra are originally found on the island of Borneo, which, to be more precise, is from an island called Kalimantan that belongs to Indonesia. Kalimantan is the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea. Bucephalandra are slow-growing, cold-tolerant, and have many species. They are especially suitable to grown on hard landscapes such as rocks or wood. As long as the rhizomes are not buried, they can also grow on the substrate. Due to their flexible lighting requirements, they can grow in the shaded part of the tank or under full light. The native habitat of ​​bucephalandra is at the creek of a waterfall downstream, so they have a certain requirement on water quality. The water from the waterfall consists of a lot of minerals. Therefore, some bucephalandra will be covered by water when the water level rises during rainy season. After understanding the habitat of bucephalandra, we probably know what kind of water quality they like. Although it c...

Bucephalandra Rosemary Also belongs to the fine leaf type, unlike the crocodile, the rosemary leaves are not so many waves. Their leaves are harder, the new leaves are yellower, and the fully grown color is dark green. If the light and water quality are good, their color will be a bit reddish. You can get it here:  https://shopee.com.my/Bucephalandra-aquatic-plants-i.13892012.4411251661

Bucephalandra Crocodile Land Is a kind of slender leaves, suitable for growing in the middle scape. When they are stable, the color will be darker, and some will grow red and purple. You can get it here:  https://shopee.com.my/Bucephalandra-aquatic-plants-i.13892012.4411251661

Based on their appearance, Bucephalandras are similar to Anubias and Cryptocoryne species. When they were first introduced to the aquarium hobby, they were compared to Cryptocoryne species because of their narrow and usually olive-colored leaves. However, their creeping rhizomes and prehensile roots fit the characteristics of Anubias more closely. Bucephalandra is a wonderful and still relatively hard-to-find genus of plants that captivate many aquarists across the world thanks to their majestic appearance. Bucephalandras are an epiphyte endemic plants from Borneo island. Slow groing rare aquatic plants with a unique appearance. There are more than 200 species available today with different leaf shape and size. In general bucephalandras are hardy slow growing plants sutable for a range of different styles of aquarium. Relatively new to the hobby but gaining popularity rapidly. Because of their low demand are a good addition to any shrimp aquarium. Bucephalandra can be tied to ...

Bucephalandra Mini Coin Buce Mini Coin is an easy plant with tiny leaves.  It can be grown submerged or immersed, perfect on the foreground. The plant is very slow growing, with new leaves sprouting from long, thin rhizomes.  It can be propagated by cutting the rhizome and attached to driftwood and rocks using super glue gel or thread. Family Name: Araceae Endemic To: Borneo Leaves: 1-2 cm pH: 6-8 Care: Easy Light: Low to Medium Co2: Not necessary but recommended Propagation: Cut by rhizome You can get it here:  https://shopee.com.my/Bucephalandra-aquatic-plants-i.13892012.4411251661

Common Name: Bucephalandra Brownie Purple After Buce has been grown submerged for some time, they develop new leaves which are sometimes referred to by Buce collectors as "water leaves".  These water leaves are the ones that contain the intense red, blue and purple coloration that makes Buce so sought after. Notes: Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape. Do not plant Bucephalandra in substrate and cover the rhizome. This will cause it to melt and rot. Bucephalandra’s final size, coloration and growth rate are dependent upon the condition of the aquarium Photos are a representation of what you will receive and may vary. Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant. Family Name: Araceae Endemic To: Borneo pH: 6-7.5 Care: Easy Light: Low to Medium Co2: Not necessary but recommended Propagation: Cut by rhizome Growth rate: Slow ...