Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’ in Pot

Description

The ‘Kedagang’ is a variety of the Bucephalandra family originated in Borneo.It is characterized by long, narrow, dark green leaves with white dots. The leaf can be 1-2 cm wide and up to 6 cm long.

The rhizomes are red and similar to the Red variety of Bucephalandra. When immersed, a blue metallic shade may appear on the leaves.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:
10 – 20+

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.

Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’ in Pot for Local Aquascapes

‘Kedagang’ is a Borneo Bucephalandra variety with long, narrow dark green leaves dotted in white, and under submerged conditions the leaves can take on a striking blue metallic sheen. The potted format establishes quickly, letting you tie or glue divided portions onto hardscape right away. As with all Bucephalandra, keep the creeping rhizome exposed when attaching, since burying it leads to rot and slow decline.

Bucephalandra is an ideal slow-growing epiphyte for the compact tanks common in Singapore homes, needing only modest light and tolerating the inconsistent care a busy schedule allows. Expect some initial melt as it adjusts to your water, after which new growth emerges acclimatised. Our 27-29C rooms are fine for it; the slow pace means very little trimming, and added CO2 simply tightens growth and deepens colour over time rather than being essential.

Explore the rest of our epiphytes range. For care and varieties, see our Bucephalandra care guide and our Bucephalandra aquascape ideas.