Tropica 139 Tissue Culture - Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam

Tropica 139 Tissue Culture - Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam

Tropica 139 Tissue Culture - Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam is an easy, slow-growing aquatic plant for aquariums, suited to lower light levels. It is a good choice for aquarists who want a compact, dense-looking plant with wavy-edged green leaves, and who are happy to plant it carefully.

Key Benefits

• Easy, slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels, so it suits tanks without intense lighting.
• Branches readily, giving a dense appearance even without trimming.
• Green leaves with wavy edges, about 2 cm (0.8") wide and 5 cm (2") long.
• Tiny white spots appear on immersed leaves, adding to its character.
• Low CO2 demand, so no demanding set-up is needed.
• Care and use in the aquarium are similar to Anubias, which Bucephalandra resembles.

How to Use

In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood in rivers and streams, and in the aquarium it is used much like Anubias. The creeping stem, or rhizome, must not be covered when planting. Burying it will cause the plant to rot and die, so plant with care and keep the rhizome exposed.

Suitable For

• Aquariums with low to moderate lighting, as the plant prefers lower light levels.
• Aquarists looking for an easy, slow-growing plant that needs little trimming.
• Anyone familiar with Anubias-style care who wants a similar plant with wavy-edged leaves.

Specifications

• Type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Slow
• Height: 5 - 10+
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Low
• Leaf size: approx. 2 cm (0.8") wide and 5 cm (2") long

What's Included

• Tropica 139 Tissue Culture - Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam (also written Bukit Kalem), a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bury the rhizome when planting?
No. The creeping stem (rhizome) must not be covered when planting, as this will cause the plant to rot and die.

Does Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam' need strong lighting?
No. It prefers lower light levels, and its light demand is listed as low.

Do I need CO2 injection?
The CO2 demand is listed as low.

How fast does it grow, and how big are the leaves?
Growth is slow. The green leaves are about 2 cm (0.8") wide and 5 cm (2") long, with wavy edges.

What are the tiny white spots on the leaves?
Tiny white spots will appear on immersed leaves, and this is a described feature of the plant.

How is it similar to Anubias?
In nature, both usually grow on rocks or wood in rivers and streams. Bucephalandra resembles Anubias in its use and care in the aquarium.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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