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Bucephalandra dark phantom
Bucephalandra dark phantom
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Our Bucephalandra is grown in a nursery in Thailand similar to other aquarium plants. 90% of the the buce you will see for sale in most places is harvested from the wild in indonesia. This is having a negative impact on those native ecosystems. Always buy nursery produced Bucephalandra
Product Description
Bucephalandra ‘Dark Phantom’ is a striking slow-growing rhizome plant known for its dark, textured foliage and subtle metallic coloration. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for nano aquariums, aquascapes, and detailed hardscape arrangements.
Like other Bucephalandra varieties, it is best grown attached to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape rather than buried in the substrate. Under aquarium lighting, the leaves can develop attractive deep green, bronze, purple, or bluish tones.
Growing Requirements
| Requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO₂ | Not Required; beneficial |
| Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Water hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
| Placement | Foreground / Midground |
| Substrate | Not required |
| Fertilizer | Regular liquid fertilizer |
| Propagation | Rhizome division |
| Growth form | Compact rhizome plant |
| Aquatic growth | Yes |
| Best attachment | Rock or Driftwood |
Planting Tip: Keep the rhizome exposed and attach the plant to rock or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Once established, the roots will naturally anchor to the hardscape.
Key Features
- Dark, dramatic foliage
- Compact growth habit
- Excellent for nano aquariums
- Very low maintenance
- Does not require CO₂
- Perfect for attaching to rocks and driftwood
- Slow growth makes it easy to maintain