Species Catalogue

Bucephalandra Black Pearl is a stunning dwarf rhizome plant featuring deep blackish-green to near-black leaves with a velvety texture, making it one of the darkest Bucephalandra varieties available. Its compact, slow-growing habit and dramatic coloration make it ideal for aquascaping focal points in small to medium tanks. This plant thrives when attached to hardscape and is relatively undemanding compared to other high-tech stem plants.

Bucephalandra Brownie Blue is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its deep blue-green to brownish foliage with distinctive metallic sheen. Its small, textured leaves make it ideal for creating intricate aquascapes in foreground to midground positions. This variety is highly sought after by planted tank enthusiasts for its unique coloration and ease of attachment to hardscape.

Bucephalandra Brownie Ghost is among the most coveted collector buce varieties, producing small, dark leaves with a striking purple-silver sheen that shifts with viewing angle. It is rarer and commands higher prices than common buce varieties, and is slightly more sensitive to water quality and flow. CO2 injection and soft, slightly acidic water bring out the full iridescent coloration.

Bucephalandra Brownie Phantom is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its deep brown to near-black foliage with subtle phantom-like patterning. Its small, textured leaves make it ideal for detailed aquascaping and nano tanks. This variety is more demanding than standard Bucephalandra but rewards careful keepers with striking aesthetic appeal.

A sought-after Bucephalandra variety with small, elliptic leaves that shimmer between dark purple-green and metallic blue-green depending on lighting angle. Like all Bucephalandras it attaches to rock and driftwood and grows very slowly. Iridescent spots on the leaves catch light beautifully in high-spec setups.

Bucephalandra Catherinae is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its deep green, textured leaves with subtle red or burgundy undertones. This dwarf variety features small, elongated leaves and is ideal for creating lush, detailed hardscape layouts. Its low profile and epiphytic nature make it perfect for attaching to rocks or driftwood in foreground and midground displays.

Very dark, almost black-green Buce with a metallic blue shimmer. Narrow, elongated leaves. Dramatic looking on dark hardscape.

Dark purple-green Buce with iridescent spots. Compact growth and vibrant colouring make it a prized epiphyte for hardscape accents.

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.

Bright green Buce with soft, velvety leaf texture. Larger leaves than most varieties. Easy and grows slightly faster than typical Buces.

Bucephalandra Kedagang is one of the most popular buce varieties, featuring rounded to elliptic dark-green leaves with a distinctive blue-green iridescent shimmer visible under good lighting. Like all bucephalandra it is endemic to Borneo, growing on rocky stream beds, and must be attached to hardscape rather than buried in substrate. Growth is slow but it is surprisingly tolerant once established.

Deep purple-green Buce from the Lamandau region of Borneo. Broad leaves with wavy edges and blue sparkles. Highly sought-after variety.

Bucephalandra Mini Catherine is a miniature buce cultivar with tiny, elongated leaves typically under 2 cm, making it ideal for nano aquascapes and detailed foreground hardscape work. Its leaves display a subtle dark-green to blue-green iridescence. Extremely slow growing, a single plant can take many months to form a small cluster, which only adds to its collector appeal.

One of the first formally described Bucephalandra species, with elongated, slightly undulating dark green to brownish-green leaves that display a purple-blue iridescence in good light. A classic in the Buce world and widely considered a reference variety. Slightly larger than many hobbyist Buces and forms attractive clumps over time. Excellent for attaching to larger driftwood branches.

The smallest Bucephalandra species, producing tiny lance-shaped leaves 1–3 cm long with an intense metallic blue iridescence. It creeps slowly along rock surfaces and is ideal for detailed foreground work in nano tanks. The compact growth and iridescent leaves make it one of the most visually interesting foreground plants available. Does well in low-tech setups once acclimated.

Bucephalandra variety with reddish-brown new growth. Leaves mature to dark green with metallic blue sparkles. Slow-growing collector's plant.

Bucephalandra Red Cobra is a striking rhizome-based plant from Southeast Asia featuring deep red to burgundy leaves with distinctive cobweb-like patterns and textured surfaces. This slow-growing epiphyte is prized for its dramatic coloration and compact growth habit, making it ideal for aquascaping focal points. It thrives when attached to hardscape and requires moderate care with stable water parameters.

Bucephalandra Red Mini is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its deep red to burgundy leaf coloration, especially under high light and CO2 enrichment. Its small, textured leaves make it ideal for detailed aquascaping in foreground and midground placements. This variety is slightly more demanding than standard Bucephalandra but rewards patient aquarists with stunning crimson hues.

Striking Buce with intense blue iridescent spots on dark green leaves. One of the most visually impressive Bucephalandra varieties.

Dark Buce densely covered in silvery-white spots. One of the most sparkly Bucephalandras. Compact rosettes look stunning on driftwood.

Unique Buce with pronounced leaf veins creating a skeletal pattern. Dark green to maroon. Rare collector's variety from Borneo.

Bucephalandra Theia is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its distinctive dark green leaves with subtle red or burgundy undertones. This variety features small, elongated leaves and a creeping growth habit, making it ideal for attaching to hardscape in foreground to midground areas. Its unique coloration and manageable size make it a popular choice for aquascapers seeking visual contrast and texture.

One of the most popular Bucephalandra varieties, known for its oval to elliptical dark green leaves with a striking blue-green iridescent shimmer when light catches the leaf surface. Slower growing than many stem plants but extremely durable once established. Like all Buces, it must be attached to hardscape — burying the rhizome will cause rot. A must-have for collectors of rare epiphytes.

Bucephalandra Titan is a large-leaved variant of Bucephalandra featuring broad, textured foliage with deep green coloration and distinctive wavy or crinkled leaf margins. This slow-growing epiphytic plant is prized for its dramatic appearance and ability to create striking focal points in aquascapes. Its substantial leaf size makes it ideal for mid-sized to larger aquariums where it can be attached to driftwood or rock.

Bucephalandra Velvet is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its velvety, dark green to blackish leaves with a distinctive textured appearance. Its small size and unique leaf surface make it an excellent choice for aquascaping in foreground to midground positions. This variety is relatively hardy and benefits from stable water conditions and moderate lighting.

Dark green Buce with a velvety sheen and blue iridescent sparkles. Compact rosette growth. One of the most popular Buce varieties.

Wavy Green is one of the more distinctive Bucephalandra varieties, with small to medium leaves that have notably undulated, wavy margins. The bright green foliage with subtle white iridescent spotting makes it a prized accent plant attached to hardscape. Extremely hardy and forgiving once established.

Larger Salvinia with paired, butterfly-wing-shaped leaves. Very ornamental floating plant with hairy, water-repellent upper surface.

Cabomba is a feathery, fan-like stem plant that creates a delicate texture in the background. It grows quickly under moderate to high light and provides excellent cover for small fish and fry. Best suited to tanks without very strong flow.