Bucephalanders

Bucephalandra (sp. Bucephalandra) are relatively new plants in the aquarium hobby. The first types began to be used only at the beginning 2000-x. And at first, everyone was called the same – Bucephalandra motleyana, only a decade later it became clear that similar, but still different species were supplied under the same name.

They are endemic to the island of Borneo (Kalimantan), which in Southeast Asia. They grow along the banks of rivers flowing among the dense tropical jungle. Bucephalandra do not grow on the ground, but are attached to stones, snags or rock fragments with the help of a well-developed root system. For example, a rooted plant cannot be separated from the surface without damaging it.

Outwardly, different species have much in common: a creeping inconspicuous stem, relatively small leaves, with a glossy leaf blade from bright green to burgundy. When growing, dense clusters are formed, consisting of small bushes. Able to grow both underwater in aquariums and above water in the humid environment of paludariums. Considered to be an unpretentious and hardy plant with well-regulated growth, which, coupled with a beautiful appearance, has made them popular in professional and amateur aquariums in a short time.