Bucephalandra Kedagang UNS Tissue Culture

Common Name: Bucephalandra Kedagang

Buce ‘Kedagang’ is a beginner-friendly, low-tech aquarium plant characterized by its long, narrow, dark green leaves that develop a brilliant blue metallic sheen. This variety is highly prized for its deep coloration and unique leaf shape, which stand out as a sophisticated accent in any planted tank. 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's a great choice for the foreground or midground of freshwater aquascapes as it slowly develops from thin rhizomes into a dense, shimmering colony over time.

By choosing the Tissue Culture version of this plant, you are guaranteed a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start for your aquarium. These plants are grown in-vitro in a sterile laboratory setting, ensuring no unwanted snails or hitchhikers enter your system. While these plantlets start smaller than potted versions and require more time to mature, they offer the cleanest and most reliable method for establishing a healthy Bucephalandra colony in planted tanks.

Key Features & Notes

• In-vitro cultivation ensures that zero pests, nuisance algae, or pesticides are introduced into your delicate aquascapes.
• Under stable conditions and quality LED lighting, the foliage develops a sought-after blue iridescence that adds a jewel-like quality to your tank.
• 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 or paludarium.

Care Tips & Preparation

• Carefully remove the plantlets from the cup and rinse away the sterile nutrient gel under lukewarm, dechlorinated water before mounting. For instructions on how to properly plant tissue culture aquarium plants, click here.
• 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 aquarium plants.
• While hardy, CO2 injection and quality water flow will yield much faster and more robust plant growth during the transition phase.
• Final size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions.

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
Leaf Size: Small 1-2 cm
Light: Low to Medium
CO2: Recommended for TC transition
pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors