Bucephalandra Red Cherry

Common Name: Bucephalandra Red Cherry

Buce ‘Red Cherry’ is a beginner-friendly, low-tech aquarium plant featuring small, elongated leaves with distinct crinkled edges and a rich color palette, highly prized for its deep reddish-brown and maroon tones, which reveal a brilliant iridescent sheen when grown under high-quality LED lighting. It can be grown submerged or emersed, usually attached to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks rather than being buried in traditional aquarium substrate. This variety is a great choice for the foreground of freshwater aquascapes, slowly sprouting from thin rhizomes to create a dense, warm-toned colony within a planted tank.

Key Features & Notes

• Under stable conditions and proper lighting, the foliage develops deep red and earthy tones that provide a striking contrast to green aquarium plants.
• The ruffled, crinkled margins add immense visual detail, making it a favorite for adding texture to small crevices in your hardscape.
• This is one of the most durable species in the hobby and thrives in shaded areas. It is an ideal choice for aquascapes where other plants might struggle.
  
• It is perfectly at home fully submerged in an aquarium or emersed in a humid terrarium. This flexibility makes it a favorite for diverse planted tanks.

Care Tips & Preparation

• Bucephalandra is an epiphytic plant that should be attached to rocks or driftwood. Never bury the rhizome in substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and melt.
  
• Avoid making drastic changes to your water parameters or lighting. Unstable conditions are the primary cause of leaf melt in new specimens.
• While this plant is hardy and low-maintenance, CO2 injection will yield much faster growth. We recommend researching your specific water chemistry to ensure your plant thrives.
• Final size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions. Please note that photos are a representation, and individual plants may vary.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Additional Information
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Borneo (Endemic)
Skill Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Low to Medium
CO2: Not necessary but recommended
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors