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Vitro Culture® | Small 1oz Cup | U.S. Exclusive by Aquarium Plants Factory
Bucephalandra APF Platinum is an ultra-rare albino variant of Bucephalandra, developed and introduced exclusively by Aquarium Plants Factory in the United States. Unlike any other Buce in the hobby, this luminous cultivar features shimmering platinum-white foliage that reflects light with an ethereal glow—creating a visual centerpiece that feels almost supernatural.
What sets APF Platinum apart is its complete lack of chlorophyll, which gives it its ghostly color and elevates it to true collector status. Highly sensitive to light, water quality, and nutrients, this plant thrives only in carefully balanced, high-tech environments with strong lighting and consistent CO₂.
Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘APF Platinum’
Common Name: APF Platinum Buce, Albino Buce
Leaf Color: Platinum-white to silvery sheen
Growth Form: Compact rhizome with slow horizontal spread
Rarity: U.S. Exclusive | Albino variant | Collector-grade
Grown in sterile laboratory conditions for guaranteed pest- and algae-free specimens.
100% tissue cultured—ideal for sensitive aquascapes and shrimp tanks.
Arrives in a sealed 1oz sterile culture cup, ready for preparation and planting.
Focal Point Beauty: Its glowing platinum leaves serve as a jaw-dropping highlight in minimal or contrast-driven layouts.
Perfect for Nano Tanks: Its petite growth makes it ideal for precision aquascapes and nature-style setups.
Hardscape Friendly: Easily attaches to driftwood, rocks, or decor using aquarium-safe glue or thread.
Growth Rate: Extremely slow
Light Requirement: Medium to High (highlighting its white sheen)
CO₂ Injection: Required for survival
Nutrient Substrate: Not Required (Epiphyte)
Can Be Grown Emersed: No – Must remain submerged
Propagation: Gently divide rhizome once mature
1x Small 1oz Vitro Culture® cup containing Bucephalandra APF Platinum (1–2 small clusters, ~4+ leaves total)
Sealed, sterile, and ready for acclimation into your aquarium
This plant is extremely sensitive due to its albino nature and is recommended only for advanced aquascapers with experience maintaining high-tech planted tanks. Color, size, and form may vary slightly based on tank conditions.
Please ensure you are not importing restricted species into your state. Check local regulations or contact us before placing an order.
Return Policy: All sales are final
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
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