Buce ‘Pink Lady’ is a rare, low-tech aquarium plant characterized by its striking pink-tinted stems and olive green leaves with pronounced mid-ribs. Although our current stock contains smaller specimens, this plant can grow larger than other variants, and its leaves can grow up to 3 inches long. Like other epiphytes, it can grow submerged or emersed and prefers to attach its rhizome to driftwood or rock rather than be buried in substrate.
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. 'Pink Lady' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Pink Lady, Pink Lady |
| 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 Accent, Hardscape Crevices, Feature Accent |
| Height / Size | 2"–4" (5.0–10.0 cm) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 | 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 ‘Pink Lady’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Pink Lady’ 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: 4.625 / 5 from 40 reviews.
The Bucephalandra Pink Lady is a rare, low-tech aquarium plant with striking pink-tinted stems and olive green leaves. It can grow up to 3 inches long and thrives in shaded areas. This plant is highly versatile and can be grown submerged or emersed, making it a beautiful addition to the midground of a planted tank.
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"Awesome root system and a healthy specimen in general."
"The pink lady specimen I received looked great and had good color"
"Great plant, arrived healthy, lots of roots and a good portion."
"The condition was alright, could’ve been better but not bad either. My only complaints are that the portion size is small. It also fell out of the plastic container holding it, only time will tell if that affected the plant."
"Looks good so far and has adjusted to submerged conditions"
"Fast shipping, great packing job and beautiful healthy plants. Very Happy!"
"As always, larger than expected. Nice pink hew in the stems. Experience a bit of melt (99°temps during shipping) but has nice healthy runners."
"I'll admit, I bought it because of the name. Pink is my favorite color. It's doing well."
"I ordered this Buce pink lady along with a few other Buce , for a relatively new 32g tank. They arrived in great condition, have weathered the new tank phase, and have come out the other side with new growth sprouting. I am looking forward to them attaining their full aquatic glory."
"Very nice plants, root systems are very good and the leaves have good color with no dead or discoloring. overall very nice plants."
