Bucephalandra ‘Cascade King’ offers a distinct structural look with its long, narrow, ruffled foliage that brings an organic, sculpted texture to any freshwater aquarium. Reaching a mature height of 3 to 6 inches, this low-tech epiphyte excels as a striking focal point in the midground or background of aquascapes, bridging the gap between foreground detailing and tall background stems. It is a beginner-friendly, highly versatile species that attaches directly to porous stone or wood rather than substrate, making it equally at home fully submerged in planted tanks or emersed in humid terrariums and paludariums.
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bucephalandra sp. 'Cascade King' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Cascade King, Cascade King |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Beginner / Easy (Low-Tech Compatible) |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required (Accelerates growth & color density) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground Focal Point, Background Hardscape Accent |
| Height / Size | 3"–6" (7.5–15.0 cm) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–8.0 | Temperature 68°F–80°F (20°C–26°C) |
| Propagation Method | Rhizome Division (Separate with sharp shears) |
| Origin | Borneo (Endemic) |
1. Why is my Bucephalandra melting?
Bucephalandra melt can occur after changes in water chemistry, temperature, or lighting. If the rhizome remains firm, keep it attached to hardscape while the plant acclimates and produces new submerged growth.
2. Can I plant Bucephalandra in substrate?
Bucephalandra is an epiphyte, so never bury its rhizome in substrate. Attach it to driftwood or rocks, or wedge the roots into hardscape while keeping the rhizome exposed.
3. Is Bucephalandra ‘Cascade King’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Cascade King’ is a beginner-friendly, low-light aquarium plant that grows without specialized substrate or pressurized CO₂, making it well suited for low-tech planted aquariums.
Overall rating: 4.9333334 / 5 from 15 reviews.
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"Plant was healthy and instead of one large plant it was 3 medium sized plants. It could easily be kept as one large plant or as i did by placing the plants individually around the tank."
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