Buce ‘Arrogant Blue’ is a low-tech, beginner-friendly aquarium plant characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and elegantly ruffled margins. This variety is highly prized for its transition from olive green to deep purplish-blue tones, revealing a brilliant iridescent sheen when placed under LED lighting. It is a fantastic choice for foreground or midground placement in freshwater aquascapes, where it will slowly sprout from thin rhizomes to establish a dense, iridescent colony within a planted tank. Grow it emersed or submerged and attach it to hardscape for best results.
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. 'Arrogant Blue' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Arrogant Blue, Arrogant Blue |
| 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, Midground Accent, 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) |
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 ‘Arrogant Blue’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Arrogant Blue’ 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: 4.7014923 / 5 from 134 reviews.
Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue is a low-growing aquarium plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and a lovely olive green color with deep purplish-blue tones. Customers appreciate its beauty, healthiness, and value for money. It requires low to medium lighting and can be propagated by cutting the rhizome. CO2 injection and consistent tank upkeep can result in faster and more robust growth.
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"Beautiful- so far so good. Arrived healto"
"Healthy plant. Slow growing so far, but a looking very healthy. Tempted to order more of this one."
"Couldn't be happier with Buce plants."
"I love these healthy plants. I need to buy more!"
"I got 3 tanks, and one of my 10g is all Buceplants. The first time I ordered plants, they grew well and are thriving, sou I bought more for the same tank the only new one was the Arrogant Blue and in a week I saw them a Damselfly nymphs. I'm fishing them out manually because I don't want to do a do over of the tank, but it sucks. 😕 Sou people do plant quarantine don't do like me wash and plant. Overall the package came on time, graet quality and color."
"Plant arrived on time and in excellent condition. It’s one of a set of epiphyte plants I ordered at the same time and are growing in a piece of dragonstone in one of my tanks."
"Perfect little plants for my nano tank. Arrived healthy and really good looking."
"very happy with color"
"Received a large healthy plant and it is doing well. Can't wait to see how it grows out."
"Nice size piece"
