Bucephalandra sp. King Blue is a captivating and rare aquatic plant that brings a splash of striking color to any aquarium. This unique variety is prized for its deep blue-green leaves and compact growth, making it a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts who seek to create a captivating and colorful underwater landscape.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. 'King Blue'
• Common Name: Bucephalandra King Blue
• Family: Araceae
• Leaf Color: Deep blue-green
• Growth Form: Compact, rhizome-based

Unique Characteristics
Bucephalandra King Blue is distinguished by its stunning blue-green leaves and compact size. This rare and exquisite plant adds a unique visual element to aquariums, providing contrast and depth. Its slow growth rate and small stature make it perfect for nano tanks and intricate aquascapes.

Ideal Conditions
To ensure optimal growth and vibrant color for Bucephalandra King Blue, provide the following conditions:

• Light: Low to moderate intensity
• CO2: Beneficial for optimal growth
• Substrate: Can be attached to rocks or driftwood
• Water Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
• pH Range: 6.0-7.5

Care and Maintenance
Bucephalandra King Blue is relatively easy to care for and suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists:

• Lighting: Low to moderate light levels help maintain its vibrant blue-green coloration.
• CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and color intensity.
• Fertilization: Occasional fertilization supports healthy growth and overall health.
• Trimming: Minimal trimming is needed; remove any damaged or algae-covered leaves.

Aquascaping Uses
Bucephalandra King Blue is versatile and perfect for various aquascaping applications:

• Foreground Plant: Ideal for creating a colorful and detailed foreground.
• Midground Plant: Adds a unique blue-green accent to the midground area.
• Accent Plant: Its vibrant blue-green leaves make it an excellent focal point in aquascapes.

The deep blue-green leaves of Bucephalandra King Blue provide a striking contrast against the green foliage typically found in aquariums, making it a standout choice for both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.

Propagation
Propagation of Bucephalandra King Blue is straightforward. This plant propagates through rhizome division. Simply cut a healthy rhizome section with leaves and roots, and reattach it to a new location in the aquarium.

Sustainable and Ethical Practices
Bucephalandra takes a very long time to develop into a thick, compact carpet over rocks and wood in nature. Due to the popularity of the Bucephalandra species, they have been heavily harvested from the wild, putting them at risk of extinction. At Aquarium Plants Factory, we are committed to providing farm-raised and tissue culture Bucephalandra species to save forests and protect the natural rivers and rainforests of Indonesia. By choosing our plants, you are supporting sustainable and ethical aquascaping practices.

Bucephalandra King Blue is a must-have for any aquarist looking to enhance their aquarium with a rare and visually striking plant. Its vibrant blue-green color, compact growth, and ease of care make it a standout addition to any underwater landscape.

 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.