Bucephalandra sordidula

Bucephalandra sordidula

Bucephalandra sordidula is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
68–79°F (20–26°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
68–79°F (20–26°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Red

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What you’ll need to grow Bucephalandra sordidula

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 sordidula

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