Bucephalandra Kir Royale

Common Name: Bucephalandra Kir Royale

Buce ‘Kir Royale’ is a beginner-friendly, low-tech aquarium plant featuring generally round, green leaves with newer growth that often displays a striking golden, lime-green hue. This variety is highly prized for its underwater transformation, where the foliage can develop deep hues of purple and blue accented by small, shimmering white speckles. Highly versatile, it can be grown submerged or emersed, usually attached to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks rather than being buried in traditional aquarium substrate. It is an exquisite choice for the foreground or midground of freshwater aquascapes, slowly sprouting from thin rhizomes to create a dense, colorful colony that provides a jeweled look within a planted tank.

Key Features & Notes

• The contrast between the lime-green new leaves and the mature, purple-tinted foliage creates a vibrant "Kir Royale" cocktail effect in your layout.
• Under stable conditions and quality LED lighting, the leaves show tiny "stomata" dots that catch the light like stars.
• This is one of the most durable species in the hobby. 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 high-humidity 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: Medium
CO2: Not necessary but recommended
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors