Bucephalandra Kedagang Tissue Culture

• Rare rhizome plant that's sustainably farm-raised
• Dark green, oblong leaves with wavy edges
• 100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails
  

This gorgeous aquarium plant has wavy-edged, oblong leaves that are about 2.5 inches (6 cm) long and 0.5–0.75 inch (1–2 cm) wide. The deep green leaves are speckled with small, white dots and have an iridescent blue sheen, which contrasts beautifully with the dark red rhizomes. As one of the faster growing buce species, the plant can reach 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) in height with good light and nutrition.

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. 'Kedagang'
• Native To: Borneo
• Skill Level: Easy
  
• Placement: Attach to rocks or wood
• Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
  
• CO₂ Requirement: none to low
• Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green fertilizer
• Propagation: Cut rhizome and split into two plants

***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***

How to Plant Bucephalandra Kedagang

1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.
2. The bucephalandra can be planted as one single plant or gently separated into smaller plant clumps by snapping apart the rhizome.
3. Insert each plant clump between a crack in a rock or more firmly attach them to decor using super glue gel.

For more details, read the full care guide for bucephalandra.

How to Grow Bucephalandra Kedagang

— Caring for Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. 
— Why is my buce turning yellow or brown? It may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate. 
— How to trim Bucephalandra "Kedagang": If the buce has dying or melting leaves, trim them off at the base of the leaf without damaging the rhizome.

How to Propagate Bucephalandra Kedagang

— Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the rhizome and split into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal.