Aquarium plant

Bucephalandra pygmaea "Bukit Kelam / Sintang"

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Bucephalandra pygmaea "Bukit Kelam / Sintang" is a creeping plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes easy care and low light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 20–26 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–10 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Bucephalandra

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FAQ

Where should Bucephalandra pygmaea "Bukit Kelam / Sintang" be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Bucephalandra pygmaea "Bukit Kelam / Sintang" need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Bucephalandra pygmaea "Bukit Kelam / Sintang"?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.