Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark

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Bucephalandra V3 Alamanda Dark - Aquarium Plants Factory

Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark

Bunched Plants

Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
$19.99
Bunched Plants

Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark is a captivating and rare aquatic plant that brings a touch of sophistication to any aquarium. Known for its deep, rich hues and unique foliage, this plant is a favorite among aquascapers and aquarium enthusiasts. With its easy care requirements and stunning appearance, Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark is perfect for both novice and experienced aquarists.

Key Features of Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark

  1. Deep, Dark Foliage: Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark boasts leaves with a deep, dark green to almost black coloration, creating a striking contrast in your aquarium. The leaves' subtle iridescence adds an extra layer of beauty, making this plant a standout feature in any aquascape.

  2. Compact and Versatile: This plant has a compact growth habit, making it ideal for various aquascaping styles. It can be used as a foreground or midground plant, and its slow growth rate ensures it maintains its shape without frequent trimming.

  3. Easy to Care For: Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark is a hardy plant that thrives in a range of water conditions. It requires low to moderate lighting and can tolerate various water parameters, making it suitable for both low-tech and high-tech setups.

  4. Unique Flowers: In addition to its stunning foliage, Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark occasionally produces small, delicate flowers that add an extra layer of beauty to the aquarium. These flowers typically bloom above the water surface.

  5. Natural Habitat: Native to the fast-flowing streams and rivers of Borneo, this plant grows attached to rocks and submerged wood. Its natural habitat makes it an excellent choice for replicating natural biotope aquariums.

Care Tips for Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark

  • Lighting: Low to moderate lighting is ideal for Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark. Too much light can lead to algae growth on its leaves, while too little light may reduce its vibrant coloration.
  • Water Conditions: This plant prefers water temperatures between 68-78°F (20-26°C) with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. It can thrive in both soft and moderately hard water.
  • Substrate: While Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark can be planted in substrate, it often does best when attached to rocks or driftwood, mimicking its natural growing conditions.
  • Fertilization: Regular fertilization with a balanced aquarium fertilizer will promote healthy growth and vibrant colors. CO2 supplementation can enhance growth but is not strictly necessary.
  • Propagation: This plant can be easily propagated by cutting and replanting its rhizomes. Ensure each cutting has a few leaves and roots for successful propagation.

Benefits of Adding Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark to Your Aquarium

  • Aesthetic Appeal: The deep, dark foliage of Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark creates a stunning visual effect, enhancing the overall beauty of your aquascape.
  • Habitat Enrichment: Provides natural hiding spots and surfaces for biofilm, benefiting fish and invertebrates.
  • Water Quality Improvement: Like other aquatic plants, Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark helps maintain water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and oxygenating the water.

Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark is a must-have for any aquarist looking to elevate the beauty and biodiversity of their aquarium. Its unique appearance, combined with its ease of care, makes it a standout choice for creating a vibrant and healthy underwater environment.

For more detailed information and to purchase Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark, visit reputable aquatic plant retailers or specialized aquarium forums.

Sold as Bunched Plants or Potted Plants:

  • Bunched Plants: Approximately 1-2 plants bundled with a plant weight for easy placement.
  • Potted Plants: Approximately 1-2 plants potted in rockwool and a net pot for secure growth and easy placement.

    Disclaimer: 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, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge. 


        Scientific Name

        Bucephalandra Alamanda Dark

        Synonyms

        Buce, Bucep

        Common Name

        Buce Alamanda Dark

        Color

        Changeable

        Higher Classification

        Schismatoglottideae

        Plant Type

        Rheophyte / Epiphyte

        Placement

        Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor

        CO2

        Not Required

        Growth Rates

        Slow

        Difficulty Level

        Easy

        Nutrient Substrate

        Not Required

        Can it grow emerged?

        Yes

        Lighting Requirements

        Low - High



           

          Handling time for Live Plants orders:
           
          Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
          UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
           
          Handling time for Live Animals orders:
          Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
          Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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            • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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            • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

            Return Policy: All sales are final

            • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

               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.

              Customer Reviews

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              Anthony R.

              Healthy and good looking Buce for a great price.

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              RSC 0.I.B. (Panama)
              Very happy

              My buce is very healthy and beautiful the size and price is perfect

              M
              Michael B. (United States)
              Very Happy

              My Buce arrived quickly and the plants looked amazing

              K
              Kevin L. (United States)
              Healthy and Good Size Buce

              I purchased the Buy 2, Get 1 Free, thinking that each plant would be just a single rhizome. Nope! Each bundle was two or three (mostly three), so instead of 3 Alamanda Darks, I have 8! The rhizomes are healthy with viable roots and 4-8 leaves each. My only quibble is that the Alamanda Darks don't look much like the photos -- the leaves are not nearly as elongated as the pictured plant and more oblong or paddle shaped. So, while I know some plants can be quite variable in leaf shape under different conditions, I will always have a doubt about whether these really are Alamanda Darks, or whether they are something else. Not a huge problem as I'm not a "rare Buce collector", but it bore mentioning.

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              Thomas H. (United States)
              BUCEPHALANDRA ALAMANDA DARK

              Very slow shipping but the plants showed up in real good shape.

              J
              Joseph (United States)
              Very happy

              Looking forward to seeing them grow. Nice color, arrived good and healthy

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