Bucephalandra Godzilla (Farmed)

Common Name: Bucephalandra Godzilla

Buce ‘Godzilla’ is a beginner-friendly, low-tech aquarium plant featuring long, dark green leaves with slightly ruffled edges and a stunning iridescent sheen. This medium-sized variety is highly prized for its dramatic color transition, with new leaves sporting reddish to deep brown tones before maturing into a saturated, dark green. 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. Perfect for midground placement, Buce Godzilla will slowly sprout from thin rhizomes to create a dense, moody colony within a planted tank.

Key Features & Notes

• Cultivated in a nursery setting, this variant offers a reliable and eco-friendly way to add the prehistoric beauty of Borneo’s flora to your tank.
• This variant provides a sophisticated aesthetic, shifting from warm, earthy new growth to dark, metallic mature foliage under quality LED lighting.
• 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