Bucephalandra ‘Black Pearl’ is a beginner-friendly, low-tech aquarium plant featuring iridescent speckled leaves that are oblong in shape with a distinct raised center vein. This variety exhibits its most profound, dark coloration and "pearl-like" speckles when provided with proper care and high-quality LED lighting. It thrives submerged or emersed and prefers being mounted on driftwood or rock instead of being buried in substrate. This gives you tons of creative freedom, letting you tuck it into nooks, perch it on branches, or cluster it around focal points in your planted tank.
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. 'Black Pearl' |
| Common Name(s) | Buce Black Pearl, Black Pearl |
| 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 | 1.5"–3" (3.5–7.5 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 ‘Black Pearl’ beginner-friendly?
Yes. Bucephalandra ‘Black Pearl’ 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: 4.6826086 / 5 from 230 reviews.
Bucephalandra Black Pearl is an epiphytic aquarium plant with iridescent speckled leaves. Customers appreciate its beautiful color and appearance, though some reported issues with leaf health. Fast shipping and high-quality plants are commonly praised. Proper care, including CO2 injection and stable aquarium conditions, is recommended for optimal growth.
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"I received 3 or so plants even though I ordered the smallest size. Very happy with that and they all are healthy looking plants."
"Plants came nice, clean, and with no damage. Packaged well and fast shipping!"
"Looks okay and healthy, just needs a lot of clean up"
"Very nice plants"
"Very impressed with fast delivery, the quality of packaging and the plants I received. This is my first order, but will not be my last for sure."
"This is what I ordered! It’s alive and healthy! That’s great!"
"Excellent cluster. It looks great."
"Can't wait to see if spread onto the stump."
"Excelente"
"Doing AMAZING! No melting on this plant and it is already growing new leaves."
