{"product_id":"red-bucephalandra","title":"Red Bucephalandra","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Bucephalandra is a beautiful, slow-growing aquatic plant prized for its compact growth, textured leaves and attractive reddish, bronze or burgundy tones. The exact colour and leaf shape vary between varieties, with some plants displaying subtle red highlights under suitable aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Bucephalandra species originate from tropical Borneo, where they commonly grow attached to rocks and driftwood along streams and rivers. This makes Red Bucephalandra an excellent choice for natural aquascapes, nano aquariums and planted tanks where detail and texture are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rhizome plant, it should be attached to driftwood or rock rather than buried in the substrate. Covering the rhizome can cause it to rot. Growth is generally slow, making it a low-maintenance option for established aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate lighting, stable water conditions and gentle to moderate flow help maintain healthy growth. Carbon dioxide supplementation is optional, although it may encourage faster growth and stronger colour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Red’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Red Bucephalandra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Freshwater aquatic plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Position: Foreground \/ Midground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 5–10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ Requirement: Optional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 20–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: Approximately 5.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: Rhizome division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Not required; attach to rock or driftwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable For: Planted aquariums, nano tanks and shrimp tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark green, reddish-brown to leathery red, sometimes with metallic highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese care details are based on guidance for Bucephalandra sp. ‘Red’; colour and growth can vary with the particular variety and aquarium conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Red Bucephalandra need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow without injected CO₂, although supplementation may improve growth and overall plant condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I plant it in the substrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Attach it to rock or driftwood and keep the rhizome exposed. Burying the rhizome can cause it to rot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the red colour to show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable conditions and suitable low-to-moderate lighting. Colour varies naturally between plants, so lighting alone cannot make every specimen bright red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red Bucephalandra is a good choice for shrimp aquariums, providing detailed cover and surfaces for biofilm to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Bucephalandra melting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf loss can occur when a plant adjusts to new aquarium conditions, especially when transitioning from emersed growth. Remove decaying leaves, keep the rhizome healthy and allow time for new growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Red Bucephalandra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully divide the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has healthy growth points and preferably some roots. Attach each section to rock or wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurying the rhizome in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing excessive lighting, encouraging algae on slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpecting rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently moving the plant before it attaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssuming every Red Bucephalandra has identical colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscarding a healthy rhizome immediately after some leaf melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614762569867,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/nr_aA7Ucc0_jSqYRwad0rqPysNuXWrTFmTa6oR0RMT5aZ2ns-8PcdDQaE3HGJ3jr6A_aY6kS9cDIArVj4W0-HesA9lX3M3sRTNNmEcwIRg0wjJJchgKH-gkejrfigT5NaqAnajShZ-EepIuQ6wWwO-M8Ty5f4Yj_0xAAhqZtfX3S3Nnf5RWh20M.jpg?v=1791519664","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/red-bucephalandra","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}