Bucephalandra Green

Bucephalandra sp. 'Green'

Family : Araceae

PlantFreshwaterepiphyte

Bucephalandra Green is a freshwater epiphytic variety with light green leaves. It is very hardy and easy to grow.

Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
NE
Not Evaluated

Description

This Bucephalandra variety has oval to lanceolate leaves of a uniform light green. The creeping rhizomes easily attach to rocks and wood. Its growth is slow but steady. It forms dense, compact clumps. In aquariums, it remains submerged and rarely flowers. It tolerates a wide range of parameters. Its color stays green even under low light. It does not require CO2 but benefits from it.

Habitat

Region :

Streams and rivers, on submerged rocks and wood

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2228 °C
pH67.5
GH215 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 10 mg/L
Light
Low

Care

Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
10 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Division of rhizome

Care notes

Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 2-15, KH 1-5. Low to moderate light. CO2 optional. Attach the rhizome to a hard surface. Liquid fertilizer recommended. Minimum tank size 20 liters. Compatible with most fish and shrimp. Very resistant to diseases. Avoid burying the rhizome. Prune dead leaves to maintain aesthetics.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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