Description
The plant is a Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels and will branch even without trimming. The leaves are 2 cm wide and 5 cm long with wavy edges. Tiny white spots will appear on immersed leaves. The creeping stem, rhizome, must not be covered when planting.
Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'
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In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood in rivers and streams - much like Anubias, which they resemble regarding use and care in the aquarium.
Bucephalandra 'Bukit Kalem' is an easy, slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels. A nice, dense appearance is ensured by the willingness to branch, even without trimming.
The green leaves are 2 cm wide and 5 cm long with wavy edges. Tiny white spots will appear on immersed leaves.
The creeping stem, rhizome, must not be covered when planting. This will cause the plant to rot and die.
Plant info
Type:
Rhizomatous
Origin:
Asia
Growth rate:
Slow
Height:
5 - 10+
Light demand:
Low
CO2 :
Low
NOTE: This is a live aquatic aquarium plant.
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