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Bucephalandra Black Tears

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Original price $ 7.99 - Original price $ 64.99
Original price
$ 7.99
$ 7.99 - $ 64.99
Current price $ 7.99
Size: Plant (10+ Leaves)
 

Common Name: Bucephalandra Black Tears

Buce Black Tears is an easy plant, perfect for beginners. It can be grown submerged or emersed. The plant is very slow growing, with new leaves sprouting from long, thin rhizomes. To propagate, cut the rhizome and attach to driftwood and rocks using super glue gel or thread. 

Notes:

  • Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape.
  • Do not plant Bucephalandra in substrate and cover the rhizome. This will cause it to melt and rot.
  • Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the rockwool surrounding the roots and attach to hardscape. For instructions on how to properly prep "potted" aquarium plants, click here.
  • Bucephalandra’s final size, coloration and growth rate are dependent upon the condition of the aquarium Photos are a representation of what you will receive and may vary.
  • Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
  • CO2 injection will yield better growth.
  • Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

    Family Name: Araceae

    Endemic To: Borneo

    Leaves: Small sized 1-2cm

    pH: 6-8

    Care: Easy

    Light: Low to Medium

    Co2: Not necessary but recommended 

    Propagation: Cut by rhizome

    Growth rate: Slow