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Bucephalandra green wavy
Bucephalandra green wavy
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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
Bucephalandra ‘Green Wavy’ is a hardy, slow-growing rhizome plant with distinctive rippled green leaves. Its compact growth and textured foliage make it an excellent choice for adding detail and natural contrast to aquarium hardscape.
Plant Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 | Liquid aquarium fertilizer |
| Propagation | Rhizome division |
| Growth Form | Compact rhizome plant |
| Best Attachment | Rock or Driftwood |
Planting & Care
Attach Bucephalandra ‘Green Wavy’ to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot. Its roots will gradually attach themselves to the hardscape.
This is a low-maintenance plant that grows slowly and requires little trimming. CO₂ is not necessary, although supplementation can encourage faster growth and more robust foliage.
Key Features
- Bright to deep green foliage
- Distinctive wavy leaf edges
- Slow-growing and compact
- Excellent for nano and larger aquariums
- CO₂ optional
- Easy to attach to rocks and driftwood
- Low-maintenance plant
