Aquarium plant

Bucephalandra filiformis

Bucephalandra filiformis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
68–81°F (20–27°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
68–81°F (20–27°C)
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–30 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very slow
Width
1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)
Propagation
rhizome splitting and side shoots
Color
Red

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What you’ll need to grow Bucephalandra filiformis

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Bucephalandra
Botanical name
Bucephalandra filiformis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

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