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Bucephalandra – Easy Aquarium Plant for Tropical Tanks

Bucephalandra is a hardy tropical freshwater plant that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Its unique leaves and slow-growing nature make it ideal for foreground, midground, or accent planting in your aquarium. Easy to care for and adaptable to low-light conditions, Bucephalandra is a versatile addition to any planted tank.

Easy to keep Bucephalandra

Bucephalandra is a slow-growing, hardy tropical aquarium plant that adds striking texture and color to any freshwater tank. Its durable leaves make it ideal for beginners, while its unique appearance appeals to experienced aquascapers looking to add a natural accent to their setups. This versatile plant can thrive in low to medium light, making it perfect for foreground, midground, or attached to driftwood and rocks in a planted tank.

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Caring for Bucephalandra is straightforward: it requires minimal maintenance, grows steadily without CO₂ supplementation, and adapts well to a range of tropical freshwater conditions. It prefers moderate water flow and stable temperatures between 22–28°C, and its leaves benefit from occasional trimming to maintain shape. Explore our collection to find Bucephalandra varieties suited to your tank, and check out related easy-to-grow plants like Anubias and Java Fern to complement your aquascape.

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Below you can find links about individual varieties, or links to buy Bucephalandra plants from us. 

Bucephalandra Varieties

Bucephalandra Kedegang

Bucephalandra Sp. Red

Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

Bucephalandra Green Velvet

Bucephalandra diabolica Kedegang

Bucephalandra Theia Red

Bucephalandra Theia Green

Bucephalandra Sintang

Bucephalandra Biblis

    Frequently Asked Questions when Buying Plants 

    How do the plants get shipped?

    We spend time to pack each order carefully to limited possible damage to your plants. Using trays, bags and paper. We do often repurpose packing where we can. 

    Do you ship plants at the weekend?

    We generally prefer to ship plants in the week. This helps to eliminate them getting stuck in cold warehouses for too long. 

    Do you ship plants when its cold?

    We prefer not to ship plants when it is really cold, however we can put heat packs in boxes if they are required urgently.  

    What shipping method do you use for plants?

    Where possible we ship plants via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service. This means less time in warehouses and transit. However for large, heavy or high value parcels this is not always possible.  

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