Bucephalandra sp. "Black Leaf"
Bucephalandra sp. "Black Leaf" is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthCreeping plant
- LightLow
- Height2–5.9" (5–15 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Light
- Low
- Temperature
- 72–86°F (22–30°C)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Creeping plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2–5.9" (5–15 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 72–86°F (22–30°C)
- pH
- 5–8.5
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Width
- 2–7.9" (5–20 cm)
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Bucephalandra sp. "Black Leaf"
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Bucephalandra
