Bucephalandra Brownie Adinda

Common Name: Bucephalandra Brownie Adinda

Buce ‘Brownie Adinda’ is a beautiful and versatile aquarium plant featuring green leaves with prominent central veins and waved margins. This variety is highly prized for its adaptable nature and elegant form, displaying subtle color shifts that vary depending on the specific lighting and nutrient conditions of the 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 is a fantastic choice for adding intricate texture to the foreground or midground of freshwater aquascapes, where it will slowly grow into a textured, shimmering carpet of foliage.

Key Features & Notes

• The distinct central vein provides a structural look to the foliage, accented by the soft "wave" of the leaf edges for added depth.
• With a height range of 1–3+ inches, this species fits perfectly into the layout of a nano tank or as foreground detailing in a large display.
• 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 high-humidity terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.

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