Bucephalandra Krivbass
Plant Profile
Buce ‘Krivbass’ is a low-tech, small aquarium plant featuring narrow leaves that take on a deep emerald green color once fully adapted to growing underwater. This variant is highly prized for its dense growth habit and its ability to create lush, compact clusters in the foreground or midground of a layout. As an epiphyte, it prefers to latch onto wood or stone, whether it’s grown emersed or underwater. Over time, you’ll get iridescent clusters that add color and texture while being easy to care for.
Key Features & Notes
- This variety is known for maintaining a brilliant green saturation that contrasts beautifully against dark lava rocks or driftwood.
- The slender leaf shape provides a fine-leaf texture, making it perfect for adding massive scale to nano tanks or high-detail accents to larger setups.
- This is one of the most durable species in the hobby and thrives in shaded areas. It is an ideal choice for planted tanks where other plants might struggle.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Bucephalandra is an epiphytic plant that should be attached to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread; never bury the horizontal rhizome in substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and melt.
- Avoid making drastic changes to your water parameters or lighting because unstable conditions are the primary cause of leaf melt in new specimens.
- While this plant is hardy and low-maintenance in standard low-light aquarium plant setups, CO2 injection and regular liquid fertilizing will yield much faster growth and richer iridescence.
- Final size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions; please note that photos are a representation, and individual plants may vary.
Quick Facts
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. 'Krivbass' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Krivbass, Krivbass |
| 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, Fine Texture Accent |
| Height / Size | 1"–2.5" (2.5–6.0 cm) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–8.0 | Temperature 68°F–80°F (20°C–26°C) |
| Propagation Method | Rhizome Division (Separate with sharp shears) |
| Origin | Borneo (Endemic) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ‘Krivbass’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Krivbass’ 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.