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Bucephalandra Godzilla
Bucephalandra sp.
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Araceae
Variety of Bucephalandra · godzilla
📍 Borneo (captive-propagated)
One of the larger Bucephalandra varieties, producing broad, dark green to nearly black leaves with subtle blue-purple iridescence along the margins. The name reflects its size relative to most Buces. Its bold, wide leaves create strong contrast in a scape when positioned alongside finer-leaved plants. Attaches readily to driftwood and rock with superglue gel.
Tank Mates
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and benefit from the shelter provided by Bucephalandra.
Gentle invertebrates that graze on algae and biofilm without harming plant tissue; ideal for planted tanks.
Small, peaceful schooling fish that won't uproot or damage plants and add gentle movement to the scape.
Companion plant with similar low-light, slow-growth requirements; creates layered texture and visual depth.
Complementary low-light plant that pairs well with Bucephalandra for creating dense, naturalistic hardscape coverage.
Peaceful, small fish that inhabit mid-water and won't disturb the plant; appreciate the shelter and grazing surfaces.
Common Diseases
Rhizome Rot
Softening or blackening of the rhizome, mushy texture, foul odor, leaf loss.
Improve water circulation and reduce organic buildup; trim affected areas with sterile scissors; ensure rhizome is not buried in substrate. Increase water changes and consider activated carbon filtration.
Algae Overgrowth (Black Beard Algae)
Black or dark red filamentous algae coating leaves and rhizome, reducing photosynthesis.
Manual removal with a soft brush; increase water flow around the plant; reduce light duration to 6–8 hours daily; add algae-eating shrimp (Red Cherry, Amano) or consider hydrogen peroxide spot treatment (1–2 mL per 10 gallons).
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of iridescent coloration.
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer (Thrive, Flourish) at recommended rates; ensure adequate fish bioload; perform 25–30% weekly water changes to replenish trace minerals. Deficiency is rare in established tanks with fish.
Melting
Rapid leaf dissolution, transparent or translucent tissue, plant collapse within days.
Usually caused by drastic water parameter changes; acclimate slowly over 1–2 weeks when introducing to new tanks. Maintain stable pH (5.0–7.5) and temperature (22–28°C); trim affected leaves and allow new growth to emerge from the rhizome.
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Not required (CO₂ enhances growth speed)
- light
- Low to medium
- max size
- 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall
- placement
- Midground accent
- substrate
- None — attach to hardscape
- growth rate
- Slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 5.0–7.5
- notes
- Larger leaves than most Buces. Good contrast plant in detailed scapes.
- hardness
- 0–10 dGH
- temperature
- 162–180°F (72–82°C)