Bucephalandra Serimbu

Bucephalandra Serimbu or Bucephalandra red-brown, scientific name Bucephalandra sp. «Brown-red» (“Serimbu”). Comes from Southeast Asia from the island of Kalimantan (Borneo). First imported to Europe in 2004 by Dutch breeder Wim Tomey. The first deliveries were made from the Indonesian city of Serimbu, whose name was later assigned to this plant.

In nature, it grows along the shady banks of small forest rivers and streams, attaching itself to the surface of stones and snags. Able to grow both underwater and on land in a humid environment. The root system is so strong that it is possible to separate the plant only with a knife. But at the same time, it is not suitable for a soft substrate, so Bucephalandra cannot be planted in the ground.

The plant has a short stem, almost invisible if a dense cluster forms. The leaves are oval, tapering towards the base, with slightly wavy edges. Depending on the lighting and the composition of dissolved nutrients, the color of the leaves can vary from green to red-brown, and the underside is always darker. In a submerged position, many silvery specks are often formed on the surface. Capable of flowering. The inflorescence is able to form when the plant is in a submerged state.

Like other representatives of the genus, it belongs to unpretentious hardy plants, if kept in warm, soft and slightly acidic water. Feels great in various light levels.