Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue Pot

Common Name: Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue

Buce ‘Arrogant Blue’ is a low-tech, small aquarium plant featuring small and oval-shaped leaves with slightly ruffled edges. This variety displays a lovely olive green coloration that transitions into deep purplish-blue tones once fully adapted to life underwater. 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. Perfect for foreground or midground placement, this plant will slowly sprout from thin rhizomes and grow into a dense, colorful colony within a planted tank.

Key Features & Notes

• Under stable conditions and quality LED lighting, the foliage develops a metallic purple-blue shimmer that makes it a standout jewel plant.
• The combination of small leaf size and undulating edges adds immense fine detail to your hardscape layout.
• 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 high-humidity terrarium, vivarium, or paludarium.

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.
• Carefully remove the plant from its pot and clear away all rockwool from the roots. For a deep dive on prepping potted plants, click here.
• 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