Description
Bucephalandra sp. ‘Red’
Red Bucephalandra varieties, potted.
In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood in rivers and streams – much like Anubias, which they resemble regarding use and care in the aquarium.
The creeping stem, rhizome, must not be covered when planting. This will cause the plant to rot and die.
Plant Info
| Type: | Rhizomatous |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Asia |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | Growth rate: |
| Slow | Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
| Height: | 5 – 10+ |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | Light demand: |
| Low | The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
| CO2 : | Low |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | The easy plants: |
| These plants can thrive and grow well in low-light aquariums. | CO2 supply is recommended because the CO2 supply, despite the low light, ensures the growth of the plants. |
| The time expenditure per week is less than ½ hour because the plants grow slowly. | Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use. |
Bucephalandra sp. ‘Red’ Potted for Singapore Tanks
The ‘Red’ Bucephalandra varieties bring warm reddish tones to a layout, growing in nature on rocks and wood in flowing rivers much like Anubias. This potted form lets you establish it quickly: rinse off the rockwool, divide the rhizome, and attach pieces to hardscape. As with the whole genus, never cover the creeping rhizome when planting, as doing so will cause it to rot and the plant to fail.
Bucephalandra is slow-growing and tolerant of lower light, making it a dependable choice for the compact tanks many Singapore keepers run at home. The reddish colouring tends to show best under stronger light with steady CO2, though the plant survives happily without either. Expect some melt as it acclimates to your water, then patient, low-maintenance growth. Our 27-29C room conditions suit it without any special heating or cooling.
Explore the rest of our epiphytes range. For care and colour, read our Bucephalandra care guide and our Bucephalandra types comparison.
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