Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam' Tissue Culture

• Rare rhizome plant that's sustainably farm-raised
• Bright green, oblong leaves with wavy edges
• 100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails
  

This small but beautiful aquarium plant has wavy-edged, oblong leaves that are about 2 inches (5 cm) long and 0.75 inch (2 cm) wide. The bright green leaves are speckled with small, white dots, and the ruffled edging provides a unique texture to your planted tank. Expect this slow-growing bucephalandra to reach about 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) in height.

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'
• Native To: Borneo
• Skill Level: Easy
  
• Placement: Attach to rocks, wood, or decor
• Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
  
• CO₂ Requirement: none to low
• Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green fertilizer
• Propagation: Cut rhizome and split into two plants

***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***

How to Plant Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.
2. The bucephalandra can be planted as one single plant or gently separated into smaller plant clumps by snapping apart the rhizome.
3. Insert each plant clump between a crack in a rock or more firmly attach them to decor using super glue gel.

For more details, read the full care guide for bucephalandra.

How to Grow Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

— Caring for Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. 
— Why is my buce turning yellow or brown? It may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate. 
— How to trim Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kelam: If the buce has dying or melting leaves, trim them off at the base of the leaf without damaging the rhizome.

How to Propagate Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'

— Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the rhizome and split into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal.