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Bucephalandra Lamandau Purple
Bucephalandra sp. 'Lamandau Purple'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 Borneo
Deep purple-green Buce from the Lamandau region of Borneo. Broad leaves with wavy edges and blue sparkles. Highly sought-after variety.
Tank Mates
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-destructive shrimp that graze algae without harming delicate plant tissue
Gentle algae-eating fish that won't uproot or damage attached plants
Small, peaceful fish that add color without disturbing plant attachments
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light requirements and slow growth rate
Compatible low-light plant that creates a lush, natural aesthetic alongside Bucephalandra
Common Diseases
Rhizoid Rot
Blackening or mushy rhizoid, stunted growth, leaves becoming translucent or melting
Improve water circulation, reduce organic buildup, ensure substrate is not compacted; consider moving plant to new hardscape if rot is severe
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration to plant tissue
Increase water changes, reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, manually remove algae with soft brush
Nutrient Deficiency
Pale or yellowing leaves, slow or stunted growth, leaf holes or necrotic patches
Add comprehensive liquid fertilizer containing macronutrients and micronutrients; dose according to tank size and plant density
Melting
Leaves becoming transparent, dissolving, or falling off despite healthy rhizoid
Ensure stable water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8), maintain consistent temperature, improve water circulation; melting often resolves as plant acclimates
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Quick Facts
- co2
- not required
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- attached to hardscape
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- slow