Aquarium plant

Bucephalandra sp. "Theia"

Bucephalandra sp.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height5–10 cm (2–3.9")

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–27°C (68–81°F)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
5–10 cm (2–3.9")

Water conditions

Temperature
20–27°C (68–81°F)
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–30 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
10–18 cm (3.9–7.1")
Propagation
rhizome division, head shoots and side shoots
Color
Purple

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What you’ll need to grow Bucephalandra sp. "Theia"

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Bucephalandra
Botanical name
Bucephalandra sp.

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