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Bucephalandra sintang
Bucephalandra sintang
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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 ‘Sintang’ is a slow-growing rhizome plant with attractive, textured foliage and a compact growth habit. Its leaves can develop deep green, bronze, and subtle reddish tones depending on aquarium conditions, making it an excellent accent plant for hardscape-focused aquariums.
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 ‘Sintang’ to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot. Its roots will gradually anchor themselves to the hardscape.
It is naturally slow growing and requires very little trimming. CO₂ is optional, but can encourage faster growth and more vigorous foliage.
Key Features
- Textured, attractive foliage
- Deep green to bronze coloration
- Compact growth habit
- Slow-growing and low maintenance
- Excellent for nano and larger aquariums
- CO₂ optional
- Ideal for rocks and driftwood
- Does not require substrate for plant