Bucephalandra Species on Coco Pad [Grower's Choice]

Attaching Bucephalandra is the slow part — tying rhizomes to wood, waiting months for them to grip. This is that work already done. A mixed Buce planting grown into a natural coconut-shell pad, ready to drop straight into a tank and move around until it looks right.

What You'll Receive

Grower's Choice Bucephalandra species meaning we will randomly pick the species for you. We do not take requests for specific species or colors. Each order is randomly picked with one mystery species. It may be a bit bigger or smaller in size depending on the variety. We do not label or identify the species.

You will get 1 pad with many rhizomes of Bucephalandra. This is a HUGE-SAVING compared to buying an individual rhizome. We do not take requests for specific species or colors. Each piece is randomly picked, with random varieties and a unique shape that approx. 1x2 inches in size. It may be a bit bigger or smaller in size depending on the variety.

Plant Profile

• Common name — Buce, Bucep
• Scientific name — Bucephalandra sp. (Grower's Choice)
• Also known as — Tribe Schismatoglottideae, family Araceae
• Origin — Borneo, Indonesia
• Placement — Foreground to midground; sits on the substrate or on hardscape
• Mature height — 2-4 inches
• Growth rate — Slow

Care

• Difficulty — Beginner
• Light — Low to medium
• CO₂ — Not required
• Water — 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5
• Substrate — None needed; the pad sits on top and the rhizomes stay in open water
• Growth habit — Amphibious epiphyte, feeds from roots and water column
• Propagation — Rhizome division

Grower's Notes

• Do not bury the pad. Set it on the substrate or wedge it between rocks. Pushing it under gravel buries the rhizomes underneath, and buried Buce rhizomes rot.
• It is meant to be moved. The whole point of a pad is that you can lift it, reposition it, or take it out for a water change without disturbing anything else. Use that — try it in a few spots before deciding.
• Expect roughly an inch of growth a year. Bucephalandra is among the slowest plants sold. The pad will look much as it does now for a long time, which is exactly why it works as a permanent feature.
• Keep the light low. A slow plant under bright light collects algae faster than it grows new leaves. Low to medium light keeps the leaves clean and holds the blues and purples better.
• The coconut pad will soften over time. That is normal. By the time it does, the rhizomes have knitted together and hold their own shape.

Want to go deeper? Read our complete Bucephalandra Care Guide.

Notes

• Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
• Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

At a glance

• Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
• Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
• Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
• USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
• UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
• UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
• Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
• Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
• We ship within the United States only.

Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.

The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.

How it works

• Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
• Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
• We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.

Good to know

• Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
• Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
• Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.

The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

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.