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Bucephalandra Silat Blue
Bucephalandra sp. 'Silat Blue'
Also known as Buce Silat Blue
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
Variety of Bucephalandra · silat blue
📍 Borneo
Bucephalandra Silat Blue is a trade-name form of Bucephalandra, the small rheophyte aroids that grow on rocks along Borneo's forest streams. Like other Buce it is a slow, compact plant for the foreground, grown attached to stone or wood rather than planted in the substrate.
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Compatible Livestock
See all 6 →Gentle algae grazers that won't damage delicate leaves; help maintain plant health
Small, peaceful, and beneficial for biofilm control without harming the plant
Algae eaters that respect plants; prefer soft water matching Bucephalandra requirements
Excellent companion plant with similar care needs and low-light tolerance
Complementary foreground plant; creates natural aesthetic and provides refuge for shrimp
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or damage attached plants
Common Diseases
Algae Overgrowth (Black Beard, Hair, or Green Spot Algae)
Dark or green filamentous growth on leaf surfaces; reduced light penetration; plant appears smothered
Increase water flow, reduce light duration to 6–8 hours daily, perform manual removal with soft brush, add algae-eating shrimp (Amano or Red Cherry), or use liquid algaecide sparingly in planted tanks
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron or Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of iridescent coloration, leaf holes or necrosis
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer (e.g., Thrive, EasyLife) 2–3 times weekly; test water parameters and adjust based on tank bioload; consider adding CO2 to improve nutrient uptake
Rhizome Rot (Poor Water Quality or Decay)
Soft, blackened rhizome; foul odor; leaves detach easily; plant fails to grow
Improve water quality through frequent partial water changes (25–30% weekly); ensure gentle flow around rhizome; remove affected portions with sterile tools; reattach healthy sections to fresh hardscape
Slow or Stunted Growth
Minimal new leaf development over weeks; leaves remain small or discolored despite adequate light
Verify CO2 levels (20–30 ppm recommended), increase fertilizer dosing, ensure stable temperature (22–27 °C), maintain pH 6.0–7.0, and confirm low nitrate levels (<15 ppm) to prevent nutrient imbalances
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Recommended for best coloration
- light
- Low to medium (20–60 PAR)
- placement
- Foreground accent; attach to small hardscape pieces
- substrate
- Not planted in substrate
- growth rate
- Very slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.0
- nitrate
- <15 ppm
- hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.