Bucephalandra Brownie Blue Pot

Description

Common Name: Bucephalandra Brownie Blue

Bucephalandra Brownie Blue features oblong leaves with wavy edges that develop a lovely blueish hue after growing underwater. It can be grown submerged or emersed. Similar to other Bucephalandra species, Brownie Blue exhibits its distinct coloration under proper care and when placedunder aquarium LED lighting. It’s a superb choice for nano planted tanks or as delicate accents in larger setups. As an epiphytic plant, Bucephalandra sprouts new growth from its rhizome.Thriving under low to medium lighting, Bucephalandra achieves dense growth when provided with favorable conditions. CO2 injection, proper water circulation, and regular tank maintenance can encourage faster and more robust growth. When planting, avoid covering the stem and rhizome to prevent rot and withering. Its care is similar to that of popular aquatic plants like Anubias and Java Ferns, but Bucephalandra is less tolerant of sudden parameter changes.

Key Features & Important Notes

• Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape.
• Do not plant Bucephalandra in the substrate and cover the rhizome. This will cause it to melt and rot.
• Bucephalandras 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.
• Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep “potted” aquarium plants, clickhere.
• CO2 injection will yield better growth.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Care & Additional InformationListed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any type of livestock.

Family Name: AraceaeOrigin: BorneopH: 6-7.5Skill Level: EasyLight: Low toMediumCo2: Not necessary but recommendedPropagation: Cut by rhizomeGrowth rate: Slow