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Bucephalandra Velvet Leaf
Bucephalandra sp. 'Velvet Leaf'
Also known as Buce Velvet Leaf
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 Borneo
Dark green Buce with a velvety sheen and blue iridescent sparkles. Compact rosette growth. One of the most popular Buce varieties.
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Compatible Livestock
Shrimp will not damage the plant and benefit from biofilm on leaves; excellent for planted tanks
Small, peaceful algae eaters that won't uproot or damage delicate plants
Tiny, gentle fish that create bioload without disturbing hardscape-attached plants
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light, slow-growth requirements and hardscape attachment
Compatible low-light plant that creates a lush, natural aesthetic alongside Bucephalandra
Foreground plant that complements Bucephalandra's mid-ground placement without competing for nutrients
Common Diseases
Rhizome Rot
Soft, blackened rhizome tissue; plant detaches from hardscape; leaves wilt despite adequate light
Improve water circulation and reduce organic buildup; ensure rhizome is not buried in substrate; perform partial water changes; remove affected portions with sterile tools if necessary
Algae Overgrowth
Green or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration; plant appears smothered
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating fish like Otocinclus; manually remove algae with soft brush; maintain moderate bioload
Nutrient Deficiency
Slow or stunted growth; pale or yellowing new leaves; weak rhizome development
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer weekly; ensure adequate fish bioload; check water parameters; improve water circulation for nutrient distribution
Melting
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; rapid tissue breakdown
Maintain stable water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 23-28°C); ensure adequate light and water flow; avoid sudden environmental changes; trim affected leaves
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Quick Facts
- co2
- not required
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- attached to hardscape
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 0–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.