Bucephalandra Brownie Ghost 2011 in Vitro Culture® – Rare  Buce for Sustainable Aquascaping

Bucephalandra Brownie Ghost 2011, originally discovered by botanist Peter Boyce on Borneo Island, Indonesia, is one of the most sought-after Bucephalandra species in the aquascaping hobby. Celebrated for its intense lilac and deep purple hues when grown submerged, this rare gem adds an exotic, otherworldly aesthetic to any planted aquarium.

Now available in our exclusive Vitro Culture® bag, each specimen is tissue cultured under sterile lab conditions, ensuring a clean, pest-free start for your aquascape—while also supporting conservation efforts and the protection of Indonesia’s native rainforests and rivers.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Brownie Ghost 2011’

• Origin: Borneo Island, Indonesia

• Coloration: Striking lilac and purple tones when fully submerged

• Growth Habit: Extremely slow-growing; forms compact tufts on rocks or wood

• Vitro Culture® Format: Grown in a 4-inch sterile bag with vitamin-enriched gel or liquid

• Farm-Raised & Eco-Friendly: Sustainably propagated to protect wild populations

• Aquascaping Use: Perfect for attaching to driftwood, stones, or bonsai-style hardscape

💧 Optimal Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• CO₂: Optional, but encourages richer color and denser growth

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Substrate: Not required—attach directly to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Pest-Free & Sterile: 100% free from snails, algae, pesticides, and pathogens

• Clean Transition: Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive ecosystems

• Long Shelf Life: Store unopened under light until ready to plant

• Supports Conservation: Avoids harvesting from vulnerable wild habitats

🐠 Benefits for Your Aquarium:

• Visually Striking: The lilac and purple tones create captivating contrast in any layout

• Minimal Maintenance: Perfect for hobbyists who prefer low-effort yet high-impact plants

• Versatile Placement: Attach to various surfaces for custom aquascaping designs

• Eco-Conscious Choice: Promotes sustainable aquascaping practices

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy, farm-raised Bucephalandra Brownie Ghost 2011 plantlets, ready to rinse and attach to your aquascape.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images shown are sample representations. Color intensity may vary based on lighting, CO₂ levels, and tank conditions. Actual growth form may differ slightly when transitioning from tissue culture to submerged life.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

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.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

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.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

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.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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.