Plant Profile
Common Name: Buce Broad Wavy
Buce ‘Green Broad Leaf’ is a low-tech, farm-grown aquarium plant featuring wide, rounded leaves with slightly wrinkled edges. This variety is successfully cultivated in nurseries rather than collected from the wild, making it a sustainable choice for preserving natural habitats. 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 accent for midground placement in a planted tank, where its larger, 1–3 inch leaves create a lush and structural presence.
Key Features & Notes
- This nursery-grown specimen helps reduce the demand for wild-collected plants, ensuring a more eco-friendly addition to your aquascape.
- The broad leaf shape provides a fuller look than smaller variants, making it ideal for filling larger gaps in hardscape.
- The subtle ruffling or "wrinkling" along the margins adds a sense of natural complexity to the bright green foliage.
- 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 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.
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Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Additional Information
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages 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 – 8.0
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors
