Bucephalandra Kedagang UNS Tissue Culture

Common Name: Bucephalandra Kedagang

Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro in a state-of-the-art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants. They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.  

Buce Kedagang is an easy plant that is perfect for beginners. It can be grown submerged or emersed. The plant is very slow growing, with new leaves sprouting from long, thin rhizomes. It can be propagated by separating the rhizome gently and attaching to driftwood and rocks using super glue gel or thread. 

It thrives under low to moderate lighting and adapts well to various water parameters. Like Anubias, Buce plants have rhizomes that attach and grow on solid surfaces. While it attaches exceptionally well to rocks, it can also flourish on driftwood and other substrates. When placed in the substrate, ensure only a portion of the Buce plant is under the substrate while keeping the rhizome exposed, as burying it can lead to rot.

Key Features & Important Notes

• Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape.
• Do not plant Bucephalandra in substrate and cover the rhizome. This will cause it to melt and rot.
• Bucephalandra’s 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.
• Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro in a state-of-the-art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants. They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.
• Remove tissue culture gel before planting.  Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers.
• Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
• For instructions on how to properly plant tissue culture aquarium plants, click here.
• CO2 injection will yield better growth.

Care & Additional Information 
Listed 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: Araceae
Origin: Borneo
pH: 6-8
Skill Level: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Not necessary but recommended 
Propagation: Separate by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow