Bucephalandra filiformis
Bucephalandra filiformis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
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Planting & care
This plant suits beginners. It grows in low light. It grows better with added CO₂.
Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
About this plant
Small rheophytic Bucephalandra described scientifically in 2016 and native to the Maligan Highlands of Sarawak on Borneo. In nature it grows on mossy sandstone in the flood zone of streams. The species is distinctive for very narrow, linear, rather stiff leaves with smooth to only slightly wavy margins, dark green upper surfaces and reddish tones on the petioles and undersides. Its short rhizome branches strongly and forms dense tufts. Growth is very slow. In the aquarium it should be attached to rock or wood, or planted with the rhizome exposed. Low light is sufficient; moderate light, stable nutrients, gentle-to-good current and supplemental CO2 generally improve density and colour. Propagate by dividing established rhizomes or removing side shoots.
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 68–81°F (20–27°C)
- pH
- 5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
- Recorded CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–30 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Very slow
- Width
- 1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)
- How to propagate
- rhizome splitting and side shoots
- Color
- Red
- Ways to use it
- Small aquariums, Accent planting
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Bucephalandra filiformis
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Bucephalandra
- Botanical name
- Bucephalandra filiformis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
- Also known as
- Bucephalandra filiformis, Rosmarin Buce, Rosemary Buce
- Origin
- Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak, Maligan Highlands
- Order
- Alismatales
