Bucephalandra ‘Red Blade’ is a compact, low-tech epiphyte prized for its narrow, slightly curly foliage with sharp, distinct tips and a subtle reddish tint that develops once adapted to life underwater. Standing at 1 to 2.5 inches tall, this nano-sized species is uniquely suited for fine detailing, making it a perfect fit for tucking into tight hardscape crevices, wedging between stones, or carpeting the immediate foreground of freshwater aquascapes. Adaptable to both submerged aquariums and high-humidity emersed environments, its rhizomes attach readily to wood or rock, yielding a low-maintenance, textured accent for planted tanks.
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. 'Red Blade' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Red Blade, Red Blade Pot |
| 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 | Foreground Detail, Nano Accents, Hardscape Crevices |
| Height / Size | 1"–2.5" (2.5–6.0 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 / Farm Cultivated) |
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 ‘Red Blade’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Red Blade’ 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: 4.785714 / 5 from 14 reviews.
The Bucephalandra Red Blade Pot is a slow-growing, epiphytic aquarium plant with narrow, curly leaves that develop a reddish tint underwater. It thrives in low to moderate lighting and various water parameters, and is highly recommended for its excellent quality and beautiful appearance. However, some customers noted variability in leaf condition and size.
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"The plants haven’t lived but they did come frozen and buceplant handled this really well! Gave me a full refund for everything. Professional store here and I really respect and appreciate them!"
"Arrived with five big leaves, 2.5 inches of rhizome, and a bunch of small leaves in progress."
"The bigger plant is the red blade I received and I couldn’t be happier with it. I only ordered 1 potted plant and it’s a great size with well established roots. The pictures don’t do it justice. Shipping was fast and I can’t wait to order a bunch more."
"Beautiful plant"
"Beautiful healthy leaves when I received. It had great portion sizes and was very bushy. I 10/10 recommend buying all you’re plants from buce plant. I’ve always had great experiences with them."
"Great plant"
"the shipping was OK on your end, but FedEx kept delivering the wrong address that I requested as an alternative because they stopped delivering to my building"
"This plant came in the same quality as the picture. There were literally 3 plants connected to the same rhizome. Such a great buy!"
"First time buyer. Items were all well packed and came really. excellent quality for every item. Will be buying again"
"Came in clean, however it seems the sizes are diminishing from the vendor. Hoping for the nice colors shown but as it is still transitioning will try and update if I can. Shipped quickly and arrived in good order, again hoping that the rhizome will allow me to propagate abundantly later on."
